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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: $23,670

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $51,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,581

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $47,359

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelCruzeCruzeCLSCLS
Trim2LTLTZCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $67,950 $93,550
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $63,194 $87,002
Navigation system 995 995    
Sunroof 900 900    
Obstacle detection, rear 295   1,120 1,120
Premium Package 1     2,860 2,125
iPod integration     425 425
Voice control for nav and audio     510 510
Navigation system 876 876    
Sunroof 792 792    
Obstacle detection, rear 260   1,042 1,042
Premium Package 1     2,660 1,976
iPod integration     395 395
Voice control for nav and audio     474 474
Options (change) 2,190 1,895 4,915 4,180
Options (change) 1,928 1,668 4,571 3,887
Destination 795 795 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $23,670 $25,880 $75,040 $101,205
Total Invoice $22,581 $24,609 $69,940 $94,364

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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: $43,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,567
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelCruzeCruzeCLSCLS
Trim2LTLTZCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionM6T6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6480, 13480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$23,670$25,880$75,040$101,205
Adjustments for Features0-1,930-8,360-10,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,670$23,950$66,680$91,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$280$0$24,465
Total Invoice$22,581$24,609$69,940$94,364
Adjustments for Features0-1,835-7,792-9,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,581$22,774$62,148$84,984
Cost Above Minimum$0$193$0$22,836

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2012201220082008
ModelCruzeCruzeCLSCLS
Trim2LTLTZCLS550CLS63 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$1200
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Proximity key $250  
Remote start $150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
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 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
iPod integration  $100$100
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Chronometer   $100
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
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
Metal pedals   $75
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 headliner   $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
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$1,445$3,375$9,805$11,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,930$8,360$10,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,835-7,792-9,380

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122008
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.3,993 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 CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested70044%
Total Not Requested87556%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested70044%
Total Not Requested87556%

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