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

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

Lowest Total Price: $25,935

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $29,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,588

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $27,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120112011
ModelCruzeCruzeM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimLTLTZML350ML450 HybridML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,425 $22,225 $46,490 $55,790 $57,590 $92,590
Base Invoice $17,688 $21,336 $43,236 $51,885 $53,559 $86,109
Driver Convenience Package 475          
Machined alloy wheels 0          
2LT Equipment Group 2,500          
225/50R17 395          
Navigation system 1,995 1,995        
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 445 445        
Temporary spare tire 100 100        
Sunroof 850 850        
Premium 1 Package     4,000 4,000 4,000  
Leather seating surfaces     1,780 1,780 1,780  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720  
Heated front seats     750 750    
Obstacle detection, rear     800 800 800  
Driver Convenience Package 418          
Machined alloy wheels 0          
2LT Equipment Group 2,400          
225/50R17 348          
Navigation system 1,756 1,756        
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 392 392        
Temporary spare tire 88 88        
Sunroof 748 748        
Premium 1 Package     3,720 3,720 3,720  
Leather seating surfaces     1,655 1,655 1,655  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670  
Heated front seats     698 698    
Obstacle detection, rear     744 744 744  
Options (change) 6,760 3,390 8,050 8,050 7,300 0
Options (change) 6,150 2,984 7,487 7,487 6,789 0
Destination 750 750 875 875 875 875
Total Price $25,935 $26,365 $55,415 $64,715 $65,765 $93,465
Total Invoice $24,588 $25,070 $51,598 $60,247 $61,223 $86,984

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,299
Model Year201120112011201120112011
ModelCruzeCruzeM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimLTLTZML350ML450 HybridML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4138hp I4268hp V6275hp V6 H382hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7B8T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 980, 880, 880, 8440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18255/50-19235/65-17255/50-19295/40-20
Total Price$25,935$26,365$55,415$64,715$65,765$93,465
Adjustments for Features0-200-5,060-7,560-7,110-11,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,935$26,165$50,355$57,155$58,655$82,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$230$0$6,800$8,300$31,875
Total Invoice$24,588$25,070$51,598$60,247$61,223$86,984
Adjustments for Features0-190-4,711-7,038-6,619-10,456
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,588$24,880$46,887$53,209$54,604$76,528
Cost Above Minimum$0$292$0$6,322$7,717$29,641

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

Model Year201120112011201120112011
ModelCruzeCruzeM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimLTLTZML350ML450 HybridML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200$1200
8-speed manually-shiftable 2-mode automatic   $2000  
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Proximity key     $250
Remote start$150$150    
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system     $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat   $150  
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails    $250$250
Cargo area partition net  $40$40$40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Roof rails  $250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls     $250
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40$40
Running boards    $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings     $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125    
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
USB port$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Chronometer     $100
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights     $50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers     $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Leather door panel trim     $250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals     $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$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$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $1000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,000$3,200$8,060$10,560$10,110$14,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$5,060$7,560$7,110$11,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-190-4,711-7,038-6,619-10,456

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

Model Year20112011
ModelCruzeM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in114.7 in
Length181.0 in188.5 in
Width70.7 in75.2 in
Height58.1 in70.1 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in59.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.472.4 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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Total Requested182591%
Total Not Requested1759%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested116545%
Total Not Requested140055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML450 Hybrid

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested116545%
Total Not Requested140055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested116545%
Total Not Requested140055%

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