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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: $23,455

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $29,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,419

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $26,936

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013200820082008
ModelCruzeCruzeSLKSLKSLK
Trim2LTLTZSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $21,040 $23,550 $44,150 $49,450 $63,200
Base Invoice $20,198 $22,490 $41,060 $45,988 $58,776
RS Package 695 595      
Door sill trim plates 130 130      
Navigation system 795 795 1,200 1,200 1,200
Heating Package     980 980  
iPod integration     375 375 375
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710 710 710
Automatic climate control, front     720 720 720
Premium II Package     3,995 3,995 1,410
RS Package 612 524      
Door sill trim plates 114 114      
Navigation system 700 700 1,116 1,116 1,116
Heating Package     911 911  
iPod integration     349 349 349
Metallic paint (extra cost)     659 659 659
Automatic climate control, front     670 670 670
Premium II Package     3,715 3,715 1,311
Options (change) 1,620 1,520 7,980 7,980 4,415
Options (change) 1,426 1,338 7,420 7,420 4,105
Destination 795 795 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $23,455 $25,865 $53,005 $58,305 $69,790
Total Invoice $22,419 $24,623 $49,355 $54,283 $65,056

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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: $21,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,529
Model Year20132013200820082008
ModelCruzeCruzeSLKSLKSLK
Trim2LTLTZSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine138hp I4138hp I4228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionM6T6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6380, 11380, 11380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$23,455$25,865$53,005$58,305$69,790
Adjustments for Features0-2,005-7,955-9,005-9,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,455$23,860$45,050$49,300$60,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$405$0$4,250$15,485
Total Invoice$22,419$24,623$49,355$54,283$65,056
Adjustments for Features0-1,909-7,407-8,384-8,627
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,419$22,714$41,948$45,899$56,429
Cost Above Minimum$0$295$0$3,951$14,481

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20132013200820082008
ModelCruzeCruzeSLKSLKSLK
Trim2LTLTZSLK280SLK350SLK55 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$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Rearview camera $200   
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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$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 
App support$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$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   
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 
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
Total Value of Features$2,420$4,425$10,375$11,425$11,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,005$7,955$9,005$9,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,909-7,407-8,384-8,627

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20132008
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 SLK280

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested85028%
Total Not Requested214072%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested85028%
Total Not Requested214072%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%

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