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

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Buick LaCrosse vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,525

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $36,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,781

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $33,589

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201520152015
ModelLaCrosseCLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,170 $65,990 $73,200 $106,550
Base Invoice $28,963 $61,371 $68,076 $99,092
Driver Confidence Package 1,440      
Navigation system 895      
Entertainment Package 600      
Rear side airbags 350      
2.4L I4 Hybrid 0      
Panoramic sunroof 1,195      
Lane departure warning   875 875 875
Premium 1 Package   3,250    
Rear spoiler   400 400  
Folding second row seats   440 440  
Heated steering wheel   490 490  
Premium Package     4,200 3,740
Driver Confidence Package 1,267      
Navigation system 788      
Entertainment Package 528      
Rear side airbags 308      
2.4L I4 Hybrid 0      
Panoramic sunroof 1,052      
Lane departure warning   814 814 814
Premium 1 Package   3,023    
Rear spoiler   372 372  
Folding second row seats   409 409  
Heated steering wheel   456 456  
Premium Package     3,906 3,478
Options (change) 4,480 5,455 6,405 4,615
Options (change) 3,943 5,074 5,957 4,292
Destination 875 925 925 925
Total Price $35,525 $72,370 $80,530 $112,090
Total Invoice $33,781 $67,370 $74,958 $104,309

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,657
Model Year2012201520152015
ModelLaCrosseCLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4 H329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$35,525$72,370$80,530$112,090
Adjustments for Features0-3,150-5,715-9,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,525$69,220$74,815$102,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,595$33,255
Total Invoice$33,781$67,370$74,958$104,309
Adjustments for Features0-2,932-5,320-8,948
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,781$64,438$69,638$95,361
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,200$30,923

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2012201520152015
ModelLaCrosseCLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo net$40   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  $150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive$15 $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200$200
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Head-up display (HUD)$350   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Massage, driver seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,080$9,230$11,795$15,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,150$5,715$9,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,932-5,320-8,948

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122015
ModelLaCrosseCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.7 in113.2 in
Length196.9 in194.5 in
Width73.1 in74.1 in
Height59.2 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,836 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom40.5 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested85071%
Total Not Requested35029%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25036%
Total Not Requested45064%
Premium 2 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested342583%
Total Not Requested70017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested75038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested97553%
Total Not Requested85047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested75045%
Total Not Requested90055%

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