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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: $29,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,141

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $27,113

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelCruzeCruzeSLKSLK
Trim2LTLTZSLK300SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $47,650 $53,300
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $44,314 $49,569
RS Package 695 595    
Navigation system 995 995    
Multimedia Package     2,890 2,890
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Automatic climate control, front     760 760
Sport Package       1,160
6-speed manual       0
RS Package 612 524    
Navigation system 876 876    
Multimedia Package     2,688 2,688
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Automatic climate control, front     707 707
Sport Package       1,079
6-speed manual       0
Options (change) 1,690 1,590 4,370 5,530
Options (change) 1,488 1,400 4,065 5,144
Destination 795 795 875 875
Total Price $23,170 $25,575 $52,895 $59,705
Total Invoice $22,141 $24,341 $49,254 $55,588

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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: $23,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,521
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelCruzeCruzeSLKSLK
Trim2LTLTZSLK300SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine138hp I4138hp I4228hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionM6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$23,170$25,575$52,895$59,705
Adjustments for Features0-2,055-6,005-6,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,170$23,520$46,890$53,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$0$6,810
Total Invoice$22,141$24,341$49,254$55,588
Adjustments for Features0-1,956-5,592-5,591
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,141$22,385$43,662$49,997
Cost Above Minimum$0$244$0$6,335

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2012201220112011
ModelCruzeCruzeSLKSLK
Trim2LTLTZSLK300SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key $250  
Remote start $150  
Wind blocker, small  $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
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Intermittent wipers  $0$0
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
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 rearview mirror $150  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated front seats$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals  $75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Total Value of Features$2,520$4,575$8,525$8,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,055$6,005$6,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,956-5,592-5,591

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122011
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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40ZR18 tires400No
245/35ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested80076%

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