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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: $46,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,781

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $42,931

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelLaCrosseCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,170 $75,150 $108,900
Base Invoice $28,963 $69,890 $101,277
Navigation system 895    
Entertainment Package 600    
Driver Confidence Package 1,440    
Rear side airbags 350    
2.4L I4 Hybrid 0    
Panoramic sunroof 1,195    
Night Package   300  
Alloy wheels, optional design   500  
Lane departure warning   875 875
Premium Package   3,900  
Folding second row seats   440  
Heated steering wheel   250  
Navigation system 788    
Entertainment Package 528    
Driver Confidence Package 1,267    
Rear side airbags 308    
2.4L I4 Hybrid 0    
Panoramic sunroof 1,052    
Night Package   279  
Alloy wheels, optional design   465  
Lane departure warning   814 814
Premium Package   3,627  
Folding second row seats   409  
Heated steering wheel   233  
Options (change) 4,480 6,265 875
Options (change) 3,943 5,827 814
Destination 875 995 995
Total Price $35,525 $82,410 $110,770
Total Invoice $33,781 $76,712 $103,086

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,309
Model Year201220182018
ModelLaCrosseCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4 H402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$35,525$82,410$110,770
Adjustments for Features0-6,040-8,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,525$76,370$102,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$25,985
Total Invoice$33,781$76,712$103,086
Adjustments for Features0-5,622-7,831
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,781$71,090$95,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$24,165

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201220182018
ModelLaCrosseCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power trunk closer $350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
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
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Residual heat $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  
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
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
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Alloy wheels $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
Total Value of Features$6,390$12,430$14,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,040$8,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,622-7,831

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122018
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.4,159 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

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%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested85071%
Total Not Requested35029%
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
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
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 CLS550

Lane departure warning
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested77548%
Total Not Requested85052%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Lane departure warning
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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