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

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Buick LaCrosse vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,000

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $65,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,146

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $59,674

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201120112011
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseSLSLSL
TrimBaseAvenirSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $33,665 $44,870 $102,600 $139,050 $198,750
Base Invoice $32,318 $43,075 $95,418 $129,316 $184,838
Driver Confidence Package 2 1,690 1,690      
Premium Group 5,000        
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,145        
Metal pedals 180 180      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395        
Obstacle detection, rear     1,170 1,170  
Adaptive cruise control     2,300 2,300 2,300
Wood trim       0 0
Driver Confidence Package 2 1,538 1,538      
Premium Group 4,800        
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,042        
Metal pedals 164 164      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359        
Obstacle detection, rear     1,088 1,088  
Adaptive cruise control     2,139 2,139 2,139
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 8,410 1,870 3,470 3,470 2,300
Options (change) 7,903 1,702 3,227 3,227 2,139
Destination 925 925 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600
Total Price $43,000 $47,665 $108,245 $145,995 $204,525
Total Invoice $41,146 $45,702 $100,820 $136,018 $190,452

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $57,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,269
Model Year20182018201120112011
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseSLSLSL
TrimBaseAvenirSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine194hp I4 H310hp V6382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT6T9T7T7T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-19255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$43,000$47,665$108,245$145,995$204,525
Adjustments for Features0-1,900-7,950-9,300-10,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,000$45,765$100,295$136,695$194,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,765$0$36,400$93,880
Total Invoice$41,146$45,702$100,820$136,018$190,452
Adjustments for Features0-1,822-7,405-8,664-9,638
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,146$43,880$93,415$127,354$180,814
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,734$0$33,939$87,399

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20182018201120112011
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseSLSLSL
TrimBaseAvenirSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850   
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Power trunk closer    $350
Proximity key$250$250  $250
Remote app$25$25   
Remote start$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500   
Sunshade, rear, power $225   
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Following distance indicator$25$25   
Forward collision warning$200$200   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200   
Lane departure warning$200$200   
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0   
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Safety key$5$5   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo net$40$40   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0   
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Laminated front side windows$200$200   
Panoramic sunroof $1200   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0   
Android Auto support$100$100   
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Wireless charging station$75$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Massage, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats    $150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150$150
Upgraded floor mats $0   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,920$10,820$16,870$18,220$19,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,900$7,950$9,300$10,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,822-7,405-8,664-9,638

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20182011
ModelLaCrosseSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase114.4 in100.8 in
Length197.5 in180.4 in
Width73.5 in71.5 in
Height57.5 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,491 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested1508%
Total Not Requested165092%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
AC power outlet100No
Lane departure warning200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested237561%
Total Not Requested155039%
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%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse Avenir

Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested1508%
Total Not Requested165092%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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