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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: $46,590

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $53,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,413

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $48,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseCLS
TrimBaseAvenirCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,665 $44,870 $94,900
Base Invoice $32,318 $43,075 $88,257
Premium Group 5,000    
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,145    
Dynamic Driver Package 1,625 1,300  
Driver Confidence Package 2 1,690 1,690  
Panoramic sunroof 1,550    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
Rear spoiler 415 415  
Metal pedals 180 180  
Driver Assistance Package     2,950
Obstacle detection, rear     970
Premium Group 4,800    
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,042    
Dynamic Driver Package 1,479 1,183  
Driver Confidence Package 2 1,538 1,538  
Panoramic sunroof 1,410    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
Rear spoiler 378 378  
Metal pedals 164 164  
Driver Assistance Package     2,744
Obstacle detection, rear     902
Options (change) 12,000 3,585 3,920
Options (change) 11,170 3,263 3,646
Destination 925 925 875
Total Price $46,590 $49,380 $99,695
Total Invoice $44,413 $47,263 $92,778

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $52,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,481
Model Year201820182012
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseCLS
TrimBaseAvenirCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine194hp I4 H310hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionT6T9T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-20245/40-20255/35-19
Total Price$46,590$49,380$99,695
Adjustments for Features0-475-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,590$48,905$98,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,315$0
Total Invoice$44,413$47,263$92,778
Adjustments for Features0-455-884
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,413$46,808$91,894
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,395$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201820182012
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseCLS
TrimBaseAvenirCLS63 AMG
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$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Lane departure prevention  $150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net$40$40 
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
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
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Headlight washers  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$6,195$6,670$7,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-455-884

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182012
ModelLaCrosseCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.4 in113.2 in
Length197.5 in194.5 in
Width73.5 in74.1 in
Height57.5 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,491 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft315.3 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 lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
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 headlights150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested232559%
Total Not Requested160041%
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%
Dynamic Driver Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
245/40VR20 tires400No
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested155086%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse Avenir

Dynamic Driver Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
245/40VR20 tires400No
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested155086%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%

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