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

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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,970

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $47,814

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,845

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $44,059

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelCruzeCruzeCLSCLS
Trim2LTLTZCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $64,900 $86,600
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $60,357 $80,538
Sunroof 900 900    
Proximity key 300   1,080 1,080
Obstacle detection, rear 295   1,100 1,100
Navigation system 995 995 1,240 1,240
Satellite radio     699 699
Heated front seats     690  
Sunroof 792 792    
Proximity key 264   1,004 1,004
Obstacle detection, rear 260   1,023 1,023
Navigation system 876 876 1,153 1,153
Satellite radio     650 650
Heated front seats     642  
Options (change) 2,490 1,895 4,809 4,119
Options (change) 2,192 1,668 4,472 3,830
Destination 795 795 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 1,700
Total Price $23,970 $25,880 $71,784 $93,194
Total Invoice $22,845 $24,609 $66,904 $86,843

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,679
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,341
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelCruzeCruzeCLSCLS
Trim2LTLTZCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4302hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionM6T6T7T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$23,970$25,880$71,784$93,194
Adjustments for Features0-1,680-6,135-7,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,970$24,200$65,649$86,109
Cost Above Minimum$0$230$0$20,460
Total Invoice$22,845$24,609$66,904$86,843
Adjustments for Features0-1,597-5,718-6,602
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,845$23,012$61,186$80,241
Cost Above Minimum$0$167$0$19,055

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2012201220062006
ModelCruzeCruzeCLSCLS
Trim2LTLTZCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,520$3,200$7,655$8,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,680$6,135$7,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,597-5,718-6,602

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122006
ModelCruzeCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in112.4 in
Length181.0 in193.0 in
Width70.7 in73.7 in
Height58.1 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.3,813 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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