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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,365

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $33,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,193

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $30,571

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelCruzeCruzeE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim2LTLTZE350E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $49,800 $56,590
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $46,314 $52,629
RS Package 695 595    
Navigation system 995 995    
Sunroof 900 900    
Obstacle detection, rear 295   970 970
Premium 1 Package     4,000 4,000
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660 660
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Rear spoiler     300 300
Rear side airbags     420 420
RS Package 612 524    
Navigation system 876 876    
Sunroof 792 792    
Obstacle detection, rear 260   902 902
Premium 1 Package     3,720 3,720
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614 614
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669
Rear spoiler     279 279
Rear side airbags     391 391
Options (change) 2,885 2,490 7,070 7,070
Options (change) 2,540 2,192 6,575 6,575
Destination 795 795 875 875
Total Price $24,365 $26,475 $57,745 $64,535
Total Invoice $23,193 $25,133 $53,764 $60,079

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,542
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelCruzeCruzeE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim2LTLTZE350E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine138hp I4138hp I4302hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionM6T6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$24,365$26,475$57,745$64,535
Adjustments for Features0-1,805-6,475-6,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,365$24,670$51,270$57,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$305$0$6,390
Total Invoice$23,193$25,133$53,764$60,079
Adjustments for Features0-1,714-6,029-6,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,193$23,419$47,735$53,679
Cost Above Minimum$0$226$0$5,944

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelCruzeCruzeE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim2LTLTZE350E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
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 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250
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
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100$100
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
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  $100$100
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
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  
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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,120$3,925$8,595$8,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,805$6,475$6,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,714-6,029-6,400

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20122012
ModelCruzeE-Class (2-door)
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.7 in108.7 in
Length181.0 in185.0 in
Width70.7 in70.3 in
Height58.1 in55.0 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.3,620 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in48.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.9 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 E-Class (2-door) E350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120052%
Total Not Requested111548%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120052%
Total Not Requested111548%

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