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

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

Lowest Total Price: $43,020

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $21,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,069

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $18,886

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015201520152015
ModelLaCrosseM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimBaseML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,170 $49,800 $48,300 $62,900 $98,400
Base Invoice $28,963 $46,314 $44,919 $58,497 $91,512
Touring Group 8,650        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,295 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Panoramic sunroof 1,195 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Rear side airbags 350 420 420 420 420
Cargo tray 135 100 100 100 100
Rear spoiler 350        
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390 1,390  
Premium 1 Package   4,030 4,030    
Lane departure warning   875 875    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   310 310    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720  
Special order charge   250 250 250 250
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570 570 570  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620    
Proximity key   650 650    
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970  
Heated steering wheel   225 225 225  
Touring Group 8,304        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,140 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814
Panoramic sunroof 1,052 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Rear side airbags 308 391 391 391 391
Cargo tray 119 93 93 93 93
Rear spoiler 308        
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293 1,293  
Premium 1 Package   3,748 3,748    
Lane departure warning   814 814    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   288 288    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670  
Special order charge   233 233 233 233
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530 530 530  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507    
Proximity key   605 605    
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902  
Heated steering wheel   209 209 209  
Options (change) 11,975 15,170 15,170 7,685 3,810
Options (change) 11,231 14,111 14,111 7,149 3,545
Destination 875 925 925 925 925
Total Price $43,020 $65,895 $64,395 $71,510 $103,135
Total Invoice $41,069 $61,350 $59,955 $66,571 $95,982

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,003
Model Year20122015201520152015
ModelLaCrosseM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimBaseML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Enginehp 200hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/55-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$43,020$65,895$64,395$71,510$103,135
Adjustments for Features0-4,595-2,895-5,145-9,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,020$61,300$61,500$66,365$94,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$200$5,065$32,740
Total Invoice$41,069$61,350$59,955$66,571$95,982
Adjustments for Features0-4,278-2,695-4,790-8,464
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,069$57,072$57,260$61,781$87,518
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$188$4,709$30,446

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

Model Year20122015201520152015
ModelLaCrosseM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimBaseML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
AWD $1700 $1700$1700
RWD  $0  
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row    $75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras    $500
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250$250
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40$40
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Cargo net$40    
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Laminated front side windows$200    
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0$0 
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Chronometer    $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Head-up display (HUD)$350    
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,665$9,260$7,560$9,810$13,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,595$2,895$5,145$9,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,278-2,695-4,790-8,464

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

Model Year20122015
ModelLaCrosseM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.7 in114.8 in
Length196.9 in189.1 in
Width73.1 in75.2 in
Height59.2 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,835 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.5 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.8 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.871.0 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 headlights150Yes
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 seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested586573%
Total Not Requested212527%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested120096%
Total Not Requested504%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested174084%
Total Not Requested32516%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested120096%
Total Not Requested504%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested174084%
Total Not Requested32516%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML400

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested120096%
Total Not Requested504%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

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