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

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Buick LaCrosse vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,240

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $2,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,502

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $1,524

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelLaCrosseCLACLA
TrimBaseCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,170 $32,700 $50,400
Base Invoice $28,963 $30,411 $46,872
Touring Group 8,650    
Panoramic sunroof 1,195    
Rear spoiler 350 300  
Multimedia Package   2,300 2,300
Premium Package   1,800 1,800
Interior Package   1,650  
Convenience Package   400 400
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850  
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
Adaptive dampers - electrical   850 850
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,650
Touring Group 8,304    
Panoramic sunroof 1,052    
Rear spoiler 308 273  
Multimedia Package   2,139 2,139
Premium Package   1,674 1,674
Interior Package   1,535  
Convenience Package   372 372
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791  
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
Adaptive dampers - electrical   791 791
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,535
Options (change) 10,195 10,350 9,200
Options (change) 9,664 9,620 8,556
Destination 875 995 995
Total Price $41,240 $44,045 $60,595
Total Invoice $39,502 $41,026 $56,423

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $700
Model Year201220182018
ModelLaCrosseCLACLA
TrimBaseCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Enginehp 208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionT6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$41,240$44,045$60,595
Adjustments for Features0-885-3,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,240$43,160$56,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,825
Total Invoice$39,502$41,026$56,423
Adjustments for Features0-824-3,361
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,502$40,202$53,062
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,860

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year201220182018
ModelLaCrosseCLACLA
TrimBaseCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote start via app $75$75
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Color seat belts  $0
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Interior trim, special color  $0
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,865$6,750$9,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$885$3,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-824-3,361

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20122018
ModelLaCrosseCLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.7 in106.3 in
Length196.9 in182.3 in
Width73.1 in70.0 in
Height59.2 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,835 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.5 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Touring Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested471559%
Total Not Requested327541%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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