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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: $23,170

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $28,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,141

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $26,369

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201020102010
ModelCruzeCruzeSLKSLKSLK
Trim2LTLTZSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $46,900 $51,900 $66,650
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $43,617 $48,267 $61,985
RS Package 695 595      
Navigation system 995 995      
Multimedia Package     2,850 2,850 2,850
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720
Automatic climate control, front     750 750 750
RS Package 612 524      
Navigation system 876 876      
Multimedia Package     2,650 2,650 2,650
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670
Automatic climate control, front     698 698 698
Options (change) 1,690 1,590 4,320 4,320 4,320
Options (change) 1,488 1,400 4,018 4,018 4,018
Destination 795 795 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $23,170 $25,575 $52,095 $57,095 $72,845
Total Invoice $22,141 $24,341 $48,510 $53,160 $67,878

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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: $23,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,963
Model Year20122012201020102010
ModelCruzeCruzeSLKSLKSLK
Trim2LTLTZSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine138hp I4138hp I4228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionM6T6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$23,170$25,575$52,095$57,095$72,845
Adjustments for Features0-2,055-5,805-6,855-9,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,170$23,520$46,290$50,240$63,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$0$3,950$16,960
Total Invoice$22,141$24,341$48,510$53,160$67,878
Adjustments for Features0-1,956-5,406-6,383-8,941
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,141$22,385$43,104$46,777$58,937
Cost Above Minimum$0$244$0$3,673$15,833

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122012201020102010
ModelCruzeCruzeSLKSLKSLK
Trim2LTLTZSLK300SLK350SLK55 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 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key $250   
Remote start $150   
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Universal garage door opener    $100
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250   
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Intermittent wipers  $0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration    $100
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
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$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  $150
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
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
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
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated front seats$200$200  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power recliner, driver seat    $100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $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
Total Value of Features$3,020$5,075$8,825$9,875$12,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,055$5,805$6,855$9,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,956-5,406-6,383-8,941

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122010
ModelCruzeSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase105.7 in95.7 in
Length181.0 in160.7 in
Width70.7 in70.4 in
Height58.1 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.6 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 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.49.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90089%
Total Not Requested11511%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90089%
Total Not Requested11511%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90089%
Total Not Requested11511%

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