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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: $26,530

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $24,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,112

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $22,165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120162016201620162016
ModelCruzeCruzeC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLTLTZC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,425 $22,225 $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250
Base Invoice $17,688 $21,336 $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123
Driver Convenience Package 475            
Machined alloy wheels 0            
2LT Equipment Group 2,500            
225/50R17 395            
RS Package 695 695          
Navigation system 1,995 1,995          
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 445 445          
Sunroof 850 850          
Multimedia Package     2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690
Blind spot warning system     550 550      
Interior Package     2,880 2,880 2,150    
Premium 2 Package     2,220 2,220 1,520    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720 720
Rear spoiler     350 350      
Panoramic sunroof     1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
AMG Leather Package           2,590  
Wood trim             0
Driver Convenience Package 418            
Machined alloy wheels 0            
2LT Equipment Group 2,400            
225/50R17 348            
RS Package 612 612          
Navigation system 1,756 1,756          
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 392 392          
Sunroof 748 748          
Multimedia Package     2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502
Blind spot warning system     512 512      
Interior Package     2,678 2,678 2,000    
Premium 2 Package     2,065 2,065 1,414    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669 669 669
Rear spoiler     326 326      
Panoramic sunroof     1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
AMG Leather Package           2,409  
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 7,355 3,985 10,890 10,890 8,560 7,480 4,890
Options (change) 6,674 3,508 10,128 10,128 7,961 6,956 4,547
Destination 750 750 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $26,530 $26,960 $50,765 $53,262 $60,285 $73,655 $79,065
Total Invoice $25,112 $25,594 $47,277 $49,316 $56,130 $68,564 $73,595

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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: $17,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,154
Model Year2011201120162016201620162016
ModelCruzeCruzeC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLTLTZC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$26,530$26,960$50,765$53,262$60,285$73,655$79,065
Adjustments for Features0-200-6,455-7,980-8,930-7,605-8,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,530$26,760$44,310$45,282$51,355$66,050$70,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$230$0$972$7,045$21,740$25,800
Total Invoice$25,112$25,594$47,277$49,316$56,130$68,564$73,595
Adjustments for Features0-190-6,011-7,389-8,315-7,079-8,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,112$25,404$41,266$41,927$47,815$61,485$65,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$292$0$661$6,549$20,219$23,994

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

Model Year2011201120162016201620162016
ModelCruzeCruzeC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLTLTZC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0     
RWD  $0$0 $0$0
AWD    $1700  
Accessories 
Eco accelerator   $100   
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150$150     
Remote start via app  $75$75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75     
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250     
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags$300$300     
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50     
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150     
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)      $500
Limited-slip rear differential     $300 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0   
6 kWh battery pack   $0   
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust     $250$250
Raised top speed limiter      $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900     
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Aux input$50$50     
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge     $75$75
Chronometer     $100$100
Compass  $0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125     
Interior ambient lighting$150$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50     
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50     
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals    $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces      $450
Synthetic suede steering wheel      $150
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300$300
Wood trim      $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000   
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350$350
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350      
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0$0$0
Suggestive steering  $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,225$4,425$10,680$12,205$13,155$11,830$13,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$6,455$7,980$8,930$7,605$8,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-190-6,011-7,389-8,315-7,079-8,335

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

Model Year20112016
ModelCruzeC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in111.8 in
Length181.0 in184.5 in
Width70.7 in71.3 in
Height58.1 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

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%
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 port25Yes
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested71576%
Total Not Requested22524%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested71576%
Total Not Requested22524%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested71576%
Total Not Requested22524%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested71576%
Total Not Requested22524%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Analog clock25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested325100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested71576%
Total Not Requested22524%

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