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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,630

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $15,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,200

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $14,125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112009200920092009
ModelCruzeCruzeC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLTLTZC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,425 $22,225 $32,900 $34,650 $39,000 $56,300
Base Invoice $17,688 $21,336 $30,597 $32,225 $36,270 $52,359
225/50R17 395          
Machined alloy wheels 0          
2LT Equipment Group 2,500          
RS Package 695 695        
Driver Convenience Package 475          
Navigation system 1,995 1,995        
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 445 445        
Sunroof 850 850        
Temporary spare tire 100 100        
Premium I Package     2,150 2,150    
Multimedia Package     2,980 2,980 2,980 2,980
Telematics service, such as OnStar     650 650 650 650
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720
iPod integration     375 375 375 375
Leather seating surfaces     1,570 1,570 1,570  
Wood trim           0
225/50R17 348          
Machined alloy wheels 0          
2LT Equipment Group 2,400          
RS Package 612 612        
Driver Convenience Package 418          
Navigation system 1,756 1,756        
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 392 392        
Sunroof 748 748        
Temporary spare tire 88 88        
Premium I Package     2,000 2,000    
Multimedia Package     2,771 2,771 2,771 2,771
Telematics service, such as OnStar     604 604 604 604
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669 669
iPod integration     349 349 349 349
Leather seating surfaces     1,460 1,460 1,460  
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 7,455 4,085 8,445 8,445 6,295 4,725
Options (change) 6,762 3,596 7,853 7,853 5,853 4,393
Destination 750 750 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $26,630 $27,060 $42,220 $43,970 $46,170 $64,000
Total Invoice $25,200 $25,682 $39,325 $40,953 $42,998 $59,727

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,678
Model Year201120112009200920092009
ModelCruzeCruzeC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLTLTZC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT6T6M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$26,630$27,060$42,220$43,970$46,170$64,000
Adjustments for Features0-200-480-1,655-1,930-1,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,630$26,860$41,740$42,315$44,240$62,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$230$0$575$2,500$20,880
Total Invoice$25,200$25,682$39,325$40,953$42,998$59,727
Adjustments for Features0-190-447-1,541-1,797-1,288
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,200$25,492$38,878$39,412$41,201$58,439
Cost Above Minimum$0$292$0$534$2,323$19,561

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year201120112009200920092009
ModelCruzeCruzeC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLTLTZC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100    
6-speed manual  $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150$150    
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250    
Rear side airbags$300$300    
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125    
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
USB port$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Chronometer     $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300   $300
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces     $0
Wood trim   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$4,700$4,900$5,180$6,355$6,630$6,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$480$1,655$1,930$1,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-190-447-1,541-1,797-1,288

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20112009
ModelCruzeC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in108.7 in
Length181.0 in182.3 in
Width70.7 in69.7 in
Height58.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote start150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested182591%
Total Not Requested1759%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested25550%
Total Not Requested25050%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested55046%
Total Not Requested65054%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71546%
Total Not Requested82554%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested55046%
Total Not Requested65054%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71546%
Total Not Requested82554%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71546%
Total Not Requested82554%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71546%
Total Not Requested82554%

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