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

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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,630

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $33,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,200

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $30,508

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelCruzeCruzeE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimLTLTZE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,425 $22,225 $50,490 $59,790 $88,900
Base Invoice $17,688 $21,336 $46,956 $55,605 $82,677
Driver Convenience Package 475        
Machined alloy wheels 0        
2LT Equipment Group 2,500        
Navigation system 1,995 1,995      
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 445 445      
225/50R17 395        
RS Package 695 695      
Temporary spare tire 100 100      
Sunroof 850 850      
Sport Package     0    
Rear Seat Package     440 440  
Premium 1 Package     4,000 4,450 2,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720  
Rear side airbags     420 420 420
Leather seating surfaces     1,620    
Rear spoiler     300 300  
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970 970
Driver Convenience Package 418        
Machined alloy wheels 0        
2LT Equipment Group 2,400        
Navigation system 1,756 1,756      
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 392 392      
225/50R17 348        
RS Package 612 612      
Temporary spare tire 88 88      
Sunroof 748 748      
Sport Package     0    
Rear Seat Package     409 409  
Premium 1 Package     3,720 4,139 2,372
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669  
Rear side airbags     391 391 391
Leather seating surfaces     1,507    
Rear spoiler     279 279  
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902 902
Options (change) 7,455 4,085 8,470 7,300 3,940
Options (change) 6,762 3,596 7,877 6,789 3,665
Destination 750 750 875 875 875
Total Price $26,630 $27,060 $59,835 $67,965 $93,715
Total Invoice $25,200 $25,682 $55,708 $63,269 $87,217

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,034
Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelCruzeCruzeE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimLTLTZE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$26,630$27,060$59,835$67,965$93,715
Adjustments for Features0-200-4,805-6,805-6,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,630$26,860$55,030$61,160$86,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$230$0$6,130$31,755
Total Invoice$25,200$25,682$55,708$63,269$87,217
Adjustments for Features0-190-4,474-6,335-6,449
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,200$25,492$51,234$56,934$80,768
Cost Above Minimum$0$292$0$5,700$29,534

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

Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelCruzeCruzeE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimLTLTZE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0 $0
AWD   $1700 
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250
Remote start$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150  $150
Console without shifter  $150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Chronometer    $100
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers    $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Massage, driver seat    $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100 
Alloy wheels $350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Polished alloy wheels   $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,750$2,950$7,555$9,555$9,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$4,805$6,805$6,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-190-4,474-6,335-6,449

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

Model Year20112012
ModelCruzeE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in113.1 in
Length181.0 in191.7 in
Width70.7 in73.0 in
Height58.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested505100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote start150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested182591%
Total Not Requested1759%
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?
Fog lights125No
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested121552%
Total Not Requested110048%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested121546%
Total Not Requested140054%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested71546%
Total Not Requested82554%

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