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Buick LaCrosse vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick LaCrosse vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,275

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $5,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,396

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $4,345

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820122012201220122012
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseAvenirC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,665 $44,870 $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575
Base Invoice $32,318 $43,075 $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735
Premium Group 5,000            
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,145            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395   720 720 720 720 720
Metal pedals 180 180          
Rear spoiler 415 415 300 300 300 300  
Panoramic sunroof 1,550   1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Lighting Package     1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package     2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package     1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Premium 1 Package     2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500  
Lane departure warning     850 850 850 850 850
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660 660 660 660 660
Rear side airbags     420 420 420 420 420
Proximity key     650 650 650 650 650
Obstacle detection, rear     970   970   970
Wood trim             0
Premium Group 4,800            
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,042            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359   669 669 669 669 669
Metal pedals 164 164          
Rear spoiler 378 378 279 279 279 279  
Panoramic sunroof 1,410   1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Lighting Package     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package     2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package     1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628
Premium 1 Package     2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325  
Lane departure warning     791 791 791 791 791
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614 614 614 614 614
Rear side airbags     391 391 391 391 391
Proximity key     605 605 605 605 605
Obstacle detection, rear     902   902   902
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 8,685 595 13,990 13,020 13,990 13,020 11,190
Options (change) 8,153 542 13,013 12,111 13,013 12,111 10,409
Destination 925 925 875 875 875 875 875
Total Price $43,275 $46,390 $49,665 $49,115 $52,885 $52,325 $52,640
Total Invoice $41,396 $44,542 $46,252 $45,741 $49,247 $48,726 $49,019

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,732
Model Year2018201820122012201220122012
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseAvenirC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine194hp I4 H310hp V6201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionT6T9T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-19225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$43,275$46,390$49,665$49,115$52,885$52,325$52,640
Adjustments for Features-1,450-1,925-5250-2,225-1,700-725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,825$44,465$49,140$49,115$50,660$50,625$51,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,640$25$0$1,545$1,510$2,800
Total Invoice$41,396$44,542$46,252$45,741$49,247$48,726$49,019
Adjustments for Features-1,387-1,848-4890-2,072-1,583-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,009$42,694$45,763$45,741$47,175$47,143$48,344
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,685$22$0$1,434$1,402$2,603

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year2018201820122012201220122012
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseAvenirC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0     
RWD  $0$0  $0
AWD    $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100     
Heated steering wheel$100$100     
Parking guidance system - passive  $250 $250 $250
Remote app$25$25     
Remote start$150$150     
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100     
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150
Following distance indicator$25$25     
Forward collision warning$200$200     
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75     
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200     
Obstacle detection, front  $150 $150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 $250 $250
Rollover sensor$50$50     
Safety key$5$5     
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0     
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75     
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150     
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0     
Body kit  $0 $0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200     
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0     
Android Auto support$100$100     
App support$0$0     
Apple CarPlay support$100$100     
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325$325
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50$50
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25     
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225     
Traffic + travel information$25$25     
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0     
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50     
Wireless charging station$75$75     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200$200
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125     
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350     
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150     
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250     
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300     
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250
Massage, driver seat$100$100     
Massage, passenger seat$100$100     
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals$75$75$75 $75 $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50$50
Upgraded floor mats $0     
Wood trim   $300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100$100$100
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100     
Total Value of Features$5,295$5,770$4,370$3,845$6,070$5,545$4,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,450$1,925$525$0$2,225$1,700$725
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,387-1,848-4890-2,072-1,583-675

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20182012
ModelLaCrosseC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.4 in108.7 in
Length197.5 in180.7 in
Width73.5 in69.7 in
Height57.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,491 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
AC power outlet100No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested212554%
Total Not Requested180046%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%

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