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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: $25,935

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $21,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,853

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $19,245

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201220122012
ModelCruzeSLKSLKSLK
TrimPremierSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $23,475 $42,500 $54,800 $67,500
Base Invoice $22,536 $39,525 $50,964 $62,775
Enhanced Convenience Package 865      
Rear spoiler 425 375 375  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 295 700 700  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Proximity key   650 650 650
Automatic climate control, front   760 760 760
Leather seating surfaces   770    
Enhanced Convenience Package 787      
Rear spoiler 387 349 349  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 268 651 651  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670
Proximity key   605 605 605
Automatic climate control, front   707 707 707
Leather seating surfaces   716    
Options (change) 1,585 3,975 3,205 2,130
Options (change) 1,442 3,698 2,982 1,982
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $25,935 $47,350 $58,880 $70,505
Total Invoice $24,853 $44,098 $54,821 $65,632

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,188
Model Year2017201220122012
ModelCruzeSLKSLKSLK
TrimPremierSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine153hp I4201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$25,935$47,350$58,880$70,505
Adjustments for Features0-5,430-6,580-8,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,935$41,920$52,300$62,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,380$20,365
Total Invoice$24,853$44,098$54,821$65,632
Adjustments for Features0-5,057-6,126-7,652
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,853$39,041$48,695$57,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,654$18,939

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2017201220122012
ModelCruzeSLKSLKSLK
TrimPremierSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Heated steering wheel$100   
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera$200   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Safety key$5   
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports$0   
Climate Control 
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   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Wireless charging station$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats$200  $200
Heated second row seats$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$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
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, 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
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,730$10,160$11,310$12,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,430$6,580$8,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,057-6,126-7,652

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20172012
ModelCruzeSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase106.3 in95.7 in
Length183.7 in162.8 in
Width70.5 in71.5 in
Height57.4 in51.2 in
Curb Weight2,836 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.810.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested35048%
Total Not Requested37552%

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%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%

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%

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%

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