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

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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,765

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $28,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,665

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $26,093

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelCruzeCruzeSLKSLKSLK
Trim2LTLTZSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $42,500 $54,800 $67,500
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $39,525 $50,964 $62,775
RS Package 695 595      
Navigation system 995 995      
Proximity key 300   650 650 650
Obstacle detection, rear 295   970 970 970
Multimedia Package     2,150 2,150 2,150
Premium 1 Package     2,590 2,590  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720
Rear spoiler     375 375  
Automatic climate control, front     760 760 760
Leather seating surfaces     770    
RS Package 612 524      
Navigation system 876 876      
Proximity key 264   605 605 605
Obstacle detection, rear 260   902 902 902
Multimedia Package     2,000 2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package     2,409 2,409  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670
Rear spoiler     349 349  
Automatic climate control, front     707 707 707
Leather seating surfaces     716    
Options (change) 2,285 1,590 8,985 8,215 5,250
Options (change) 2,012 1,400 8,358 7,642 4,884
Destination 795 795 875 875 875
Total Price $23,765 $25,575 $52,360 $63,890 $73,625
Total Invoice $22,665 $24,341 $48,758 $59,481 $68,534

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,181
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelCruzeCruzeSLKSLKSLK
Trim2LTLTZSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine138hp I4138hp I4201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionM6T6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$23,765$25,575$52,360$63,890$73,625
Adjustments for Features0-1,555-9,570-10,720-11,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,765$24,020$42,790$53,170$61,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$255$0$10,380$19,190
Total Invoice$22,665$24,341$48,758$59,481$68,534
Adjustments for Features0-1,480-8,912-9,980-10,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,665$22,861$39,846$49,501$57,694
Cost Above Minimum$0$196$0$9,655$17,848

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelCruzeCruzeSLKSLKSLK
Trim2LTLTZSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start $150   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
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
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Climate Control 
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
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15
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 + travel information  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150$150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
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 height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,070$3,625$11,640$12,790$13,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,555$9,570$10,720$11,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,480-8,912-9,980-10,840

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122012
ModelCruzeSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase105.7 in95.7 in
Length181.0 in162.8 in
Width70.7 in71.5 in
Height58.1 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.410.1 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 SLK SLK250

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70073%
Total Not Requested26527%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50040%
Total Not Requested76560%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70073%
Total Not Requested26527%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50040%
Total Not Requested76560%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70073%
Total Not Requested26527%

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