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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: $24,665

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $21,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,457

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $19,279

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012201220122012
ModelCruzeCruzeC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2LTLTZC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805
RS Package 695 595            
Navigation system 995 995            
Sunroof 900 900            
Proximity key 300   650 650 650 650 650 650
Obstacle detection, rear 295   970   970   970 970
Multimedia Package     2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package     1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package     2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500    
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660 660 660 660 660 660
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720 720 720
Rear side airbags     420 420 420 420 420 420
Rear spoiler     300 300 300 300    
Wood trim             0 0
AMG Leather Package               3,090
RS Package 612 524            
Navigation system 876 876            
Sunroof 792 792            
Proximity key 264   605 605 605 605 605 605
Obstacle detection, rear 260   902   902   902 902
Multimedia Package     2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package     1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package     2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325    
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614 614 614 614 614 614
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669 669 669 669
Rear side airbags     391 391 391 391 391 391
Rear spoiler     279 279 279 279    
Wood trim             0 0
AMG Leather Package               2,874
Options (change) 3,185 2,490 10,760 9,790 10,760 9,790 7,960 9,300
Options (change) 2,804 2,192 10,008 9,106 10,008 9,106 7,404 8,650
Destination 795 795 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $24,665 $26,475 $46,435 $45,885 $49,655 $49,095 $49,410 $70,805
Total Invoice $23,457 $25,133 $43,247 $42,736 $46,242 $45,721 $46,014 $66,030

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,925
Model Year20122012201220122012201220122012
ModelCruzeCruzeC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2LTLTZC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionM6T6T7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$24,665$26,475$46,435$45,885$49,655$49,095$49,410$70,805
Adjustments for Features0-1,555-5,200-4,675-6,900-6,375-5,400-5,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,665$24,920$41,235$41,210$42,755$42,720$44,010$64,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$255$25$0$1,545$1,510$2,800$23,695
Total Invoice$23,457$25,133$43,247$42,736$46,242$45,721$46,014$66,030
Adjustments for Features0-1,476-4,843-4,354-6,426-5,937-5,029-5,502
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,457$23,657$38,404$38,382$39,816$39,784$40,985$60,528
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$22$0$1,434$1,402$2,603$22,146

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

Model Year20122012201220122012201220122012
ModelCruzeCruzeC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2LTLTZC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150       
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0      
RWD  $0$0  $0$0
AWD    $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250 $250 $250$250
Remote start $150      
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75      
Obstacle detection, front  $150 $150 $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 $250 $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50      
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75      
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 $0 $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125      
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225      
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Chronometer       $100
Compass  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125      
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150      
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10       
Visor mirror, passenger$10       
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 $100   
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50      
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75 $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$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$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Wood trim   $300 $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control       $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       $100
Total Value of Features$1,545$3,100$6,745$6,220$8,445$7,920$6,945$7,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,555$5,200$4,675$6,900$6,375$5,400$5,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,476-4,843-4,354-6,426-5,937-5,029-5,502

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

Model Year20122012
ModelCruzeC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in108.7 in
Length181.0 in180.7 in
Width70.7 in69.7 in
Height58.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.3,429 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 in55.0 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 2LT

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?
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70060%
Total Not Requested46540%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70060%
Total Not Requested46540%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70060%
Total Not Requested46540%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70060%
Total Not Requested46540%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70060%
Total Not Requested46540%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70060%
Total Not Requested46540%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

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