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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: $42,885

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $55,227

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,950

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $50,077

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Model Year20172017201720172012
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassLaCrosse
TrimS550S550eAMG S63AMG S65Base
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $96,600 $96,600 $144,700 $226,900 $30,170
Base Invoice $89,838 $89,838 $134,571 $211,017 $28,963
Heated steering wheel 490 490      
Rear spoiler 500 500     350
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,650 2,650 2,650   1,295
Head-up display (HUD) 990 990 990    
Polished alloy wheels     1,700    
Touring Group         8,650
Panoramic sunroof         1,195
Rear side airbags         350
Heated steering wheel 456 456      
Rear spoiler 465 465     308
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,465 2,465 2,465   1,140
Head-up display (HUD) 921 921 921    
Polished alloy wheels     1,581    
Touring Group         8,304
Panoramic sunroof         1,052
Rear side airbags         308
Options (change) 4,630 4,630 5,340 0 11,840
Options (change) 4,307 4,307 4,967 0 11,112
Destination 925 925 925 925 875
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 2,100 0
Total Price $102,155 $98,112 $150,965 $229,925 $42,885
Total Invoice $95,070 $91,027 $140,463 $214,042 $40,950

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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: $49,112
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,404
Model Year20172017201720172012
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassLaCrosse
TrimS550S550eAMG S63AMG S65Base
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8621hp V12hp
TransmissionT9T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 24384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18245/45-19255/40-20255/40-20245/40-19
Total Price$102,155$98,112$150,965$229,925$42,885
Adjustments for Features-5,990-6,115-10,965-22,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,165$91,997$140,000$207,710$42,885
Cost Above Minimum$4,168$0$48,003$115,713$0
Total Invoice$95,070$91,027$140,463$214,042$40,950
Adjustments for Features-5,575-5,673-10,202-20,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,495$85,354$130,261$193,362$40,950
Cost Above Minimum$4,141$0$44,907$108,008$0

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

Model Year20172017201720172012
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassLaCrosse
TrimS550S550eAMG S63AMG S65Base
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0 $0 
AWD  $1700  
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Eco accelerator $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100
Power door closers$300$300$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote start    $150
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500 
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night   $50 
Around view cameras   $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row   $50 
Blind spot collision prevention   $150 
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Collision preparation system, rear   $100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system   $0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Lane keeping assist   $400 
Night vision   $1750 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection   $50 
Pedestrian detection, night   $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200$200$200 
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50$50 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100$100 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack $0   
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250 
Radar-based brake regeneration $200   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber engine cover   $0 
Front splitter spoiler  $200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0   
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Aux input    $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Chronometer  $100$100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, second row   $450 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200 
Door sill trim plates    $100
Folding second row seats    $300
Heated front row armrests   $100 
Heated second row armrests   $100 
Heated second row seats   $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Massage, driver seat  $100$100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100 
Massage, second row seats   $150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats   $150 
Metal pedals  $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225 
Power footrest, right rear seat   $250 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75 
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 
Power legrest, right second row seat   $500 
Power recliner, second row seats   $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 thigh support length adjuster, second row seats   $150 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats   $150 
Rapid-heating front seats  $0$0 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $5500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350   
Camera-linked adaptive suspension   $500 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,915$12,040$16,890$28,140$5,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,990$6,115$10,965$22,215$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,575-5,673-10,202-20,6800

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

Model Year20172012
ModelS-ClassLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in111.7 in
Length206.5 in196.9 in
Width74.8 in73.1 in
Height58.7 in59.2 in
Curb Weight4,664 lb.3,835 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom43.1 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Touring Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Surround sound250Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested644081%
Total Not Requested155019%

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