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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,175

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $51,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,035

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $47,310

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009200920182018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $89,350 $131,350 $147,450 $198,950 $33,665 $44,870
Base Invoice $83,096 $122,156 $137,129 $185,024 $32,318 $43,075
Premium II Package 2,030          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,880 2,880        
iPod integration 425 425 425 425    
Panoramic sunroof 1,050 1,050     1,550  
Heated steering wheel 470 470   470    
Driver Confidence Package 2         1,690 1,690
Premium Group         5,000  
Dynamic Driver Package         1,625 1,300
Sights and Sounds Package.         1,145  
Metal pedals         180 180
Metallic paint (extra cost)         395  
Premium II Package 1,888          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,678 2,678        
iPod integration 395 395 395 395    
Panoramic sunroof 976 976     1,410  
Heated steering wheel 437 437   437    
Driver Confidence Package 2         1,538 1,538
Premium Group         4,800  
Dynamic Driver Package         1,479 1,183
Sights and Sounds Package.         1,042  
Metal pedals         164 164
Metallic paint (extra cost)         359  
Options (change) 6,855 4,825 425 895 11,585 3,170
Options (change) 6,374 4,486 395 832 10,792 2,885
Destination 875 875 875 875 925 925
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0 0
Total Price $98,080 $140,050 $151,750 $203,720 $46,175 $48,965
Total Invoice $91,345 $130,517 $141,399 $189,731 $44,035 $46,885

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $51,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,612
Model Year200920092009200920182018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12194hp I4 H310hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T5T5T6T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20245/40-20245/40-20
Total Price$98,080$140,050$151,750$203,720$46,175$48,965
Adjustments for Features-750-5,200-8,650-8,6750-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,330$134,850$143,100$195,045$46,175$48,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,520$45,770$97,715$0$2,315
Total Invoice$91,345$130,517$141,399$189,731$44,035$46,885
Adjustments for Features-698-4,846-8,060-8,0790-455
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$90,647$125,671$133,339$181,652$44,035$46,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,024$42,692$91,005$0$2,395

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year200920092009200920182018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1400
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250  
Power door closers$300$300$300$300  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Remote app    $25$25
Remote start    $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system    $500$500
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Following distance indicator    $25$25
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200$200
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Night vision  $1750$1750  
Pedestrian detection    $50$50
Safety key    $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 $150
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0$0
Body kit $0 $0  
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25 $25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0$0
Android Auto support    $100$100
App support    $0$0
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
USB port    $25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50
Wireless charging station    $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25     
Chronometer $100$100$100  
Compass    $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Head-up display (HUD)    $350$350
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200$200  
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150$150$150
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Memory system, second row seats  $150$150  
Metal pedals $75  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power recliner, second row seats  $150$150  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats  $150$150  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650  
Upgraded floor mats     $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   $500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000     
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$7,230$11,680$15,130$15,155$6,480$6,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$750$5,200$8,650$8,675$0$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-698-4,846-8,060-8,0790-455

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20092018
ModelS-ClassLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in114.4 in
Length205.0 in197.5 in
Width73.7 in73.5 in
Height58.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.3,491 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested1425100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested105058%
Total Not Requested75042%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
AC power outlet100No
Lane departure warning200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested287573%
Total Not Requested105027%
Dynamic Driver Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
245/40VR20 tires400No
Total Requested75056%
Total Not Requested60044%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse Avenir

Dynamic Driver Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
245/40VR20 tires400No
Total Requested75056%
Total Not Requested60044%
Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested105058%
Total Not Requested75042%

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