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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: $29,290

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $18,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,905

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $16,273

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201220122012201220122012
ModelCruzeC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPremierC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,475 $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930
Base Invoice $22,536 $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,995            
Enhanced Convenience Package 865            
Driver Confidence II Package 790            
RS Package 995            
Illuminated door sill trim plates 295 700 700 700 700 700  
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    
Lane departure warning   850 850 850 850 850 850
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
Proximity key   650 650 650 650 650 650
Rear spoiler   300 300 300 300    
Obstacle detection, rear   970   970   970 970
Wood trim           0 0
AMG Leather Package             3,090
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,815            
Enhanced Convenience Package 787            
Driver Confidence II Package 719            
RS Package 905            
Illuminated door sill trim plates 268 651 651 651 651 651  
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    
Lane departure warning   791 791 791 791 791 791
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
Proximity key   605 605 605 605 605 605
Rear spoiler   279 279 279 279    
Obstacle detection, rear   902   902   902 902
Wood trim           0 0
AMG Leather Package             2,874
Options (change) 4,940 12,310 11,340 12,310 11,340 9,510 10,150
Options (change) 4,494 11,450 10,548 11,450 10,548 8,846 9,441
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $29,290 $47,985 $47,435 $51,205 $50,645 $50,960 $71,655
Total Invoice $27,905 $44,689 $44,178 $47,684 $47,163 $47,456 $66,821

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,165
Model Year2018201220122012201220122012
ModelCruzeC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPremierC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp I4201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$29,290$47,985$47,435$51,205$50,645$50,960$71,655
Adjustments for Features0-1,715-1,190-3,415-2,890-1,915-2,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,290$46,270$46,245$47,790$47,755$49,045$69,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$25$0$1,545$1,510$2,800$23,095
Total Invoice$27,905$44,689$44,178$47,684$47,163$47,456$66,821
Adjustments for Features0-1,597-1,108-3,180-2,691-1,783-2,159
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,905$43,092$43,070$44,504$44,472$45,673$64,662
Cost Above Minimum$0$22$0$1,434$1,402$2,603$21,592

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

Model Year2018201220122012201220122012
ModelCruzeC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPremierC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0  $0$0
AWD   $1700$1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100      
Heated steering wheel$100      
Parking guidance system - passive $250 $250 $250$250
Remote app$25      
Remote start$150      
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100      
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150$150
Following distance indicator$25      
Forward collision warning$200      
Knee airbag, passenger$75      
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200      
Obstacle detection, front $150 $150 $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250 $250$250
Rollover sensor$50      
Safety key$5      
Vehicle health reports$0      
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
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      
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150      
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0 $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0      
Android Auto support$100      
App support$0      
Apple CarPlay support$100      
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325$325$325
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
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$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      
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0      
Wi-Fi hotspot$50      
Wireless charging station$75      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200      
Chronometer      $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125      
Interior ambient lighting$150      
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100   
Door sill trim plates      $100
Heated second row seats$200      
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$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, 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
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350      
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0      
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$4,705$6,420$5,895$8,120$7,595$6,620$7,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,715$1,190$3,415$2,890$1,915$2,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,597-1,108-3,180-2,691-1,783-2,159

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

Model Year20182012
ModelCruzeC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in108.7 in
Length183.7 in180.7 in
Width70.5 in69.7 in
Height57.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,836 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157582%
Total Not Requested35018%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested35048%
Total Not Requested37552%
Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested65047%
Total Not Requested72553%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
225/40VR18 tires400No
Fog lights125No
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested20028%
Total Not Requested52572%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested26523%
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?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested26523%
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?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested26523%
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?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested26523%
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?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested26523%
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

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested26523%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

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