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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: $24,370

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $18,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,197

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $16,960

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122010201020102010
ModelCruzeCruzeC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2LTLTZC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $33,600 $35,300 $39,750 $57,350
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $31,248 $32,829 $36,968 $53,336
RS Package 695 595        
Navigation system 995 995        
Sunroof 900 900        
Proximity key 300   1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130
Multimedia Package     2,650 2,650 2,650  
Satellite radio     450 450    
Telematics service, such as OnStar     650 650 650 650
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720
Rear side airbags     410 410 410 410
Heated front seats     740 740    
Rear spoiler     300      
Leather seating surfaces     1,590 1,590 1,590  
iPod integration           375
Wood trim           0
RS Package 612 524        
Navigation system 876 876        
Sunroof 792 792        
Proximity key 264   1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051
Multimedia Package     2,464 2,464 2,464  
Satellite radio     418 418    
Telematics service, such as OnStar     604 604 604 604
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670 670
Rear side airbags     381 381 381 381
Heated front seats     688 688    
Rear spoiler     279      
Leather seating surfaces     1,479 1,479 1,479  
iPod integration           349
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 2,890 2,490 8,640 8,340 7,150 3,285
Options (change) 2,544 2,192 8,034 7,755 6,649 3,055
Destination 795 795 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $24,370 $26,475 $43,115 $44,515 $47,775 $63,610
Total Invoice $23,197 $25,133 $40,157 $41,459 $44,492 $59,366

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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: $17,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,400
Model Year201220122010201020102010
ModelCruzeCruzeC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2LTLTZC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionM6T6M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6100, 8100, 8100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$24,370$26,475$43,115$44,515$47,775$63,610
Adjustments for Features0-1,805-1,675-2,650-3,850-2,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,370$24,670$41,440$41,865$43,925$61,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$0$425$2,485$19,910
Total Invoice$23,197$25,133$40,157$41,459$44,492$59,366
Adjustments for Features0-1,714-1,560-2,468-3,585-2,109
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,197$23,419$38,597$38,991$40,907$57,257
Cost Above Minimum$0$222$0$394$2,310$18,660

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

Model Year201220122010201020102010
ModelCruzeCruzeC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2LTLTZC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150    
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350 
Universal garage door opener    $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Obstacle detection, rear $250    
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
Intermittent wipers  $0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers    $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$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325 
CD player$125$125   $125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0 
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15 
Navigation system$600$600$600$600$600 
SD Card slot  $25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
USB port$25$25    
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  $150$150
Chronometer     $100
Compass    $0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10     
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  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat    $200 
Metal pedals  $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$3,295$5,100$4,970$5,945$7,145$5,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,805$1,675$2,650$3,850$2,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,714-1,560-2,468-3,585-2,109

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

Model Year20122010
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 2LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%

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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%

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