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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: $46,590

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $55,622

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,413

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $50,427

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Model Year2017201720172017201720182018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65BaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $96,600 $96,600 $144,700 $170,750 $226,900 $33,665 $44,870
Base Invoice $89,838 $89,838 $134,571 $158,798 $211,017 $32,318 $43,075
Premium Package 4,500 4,500          
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250 2,250        
Heated steering wheel 490 490          
Rear spoiler 500 500   500   415 415
Head-up display (HUD) 990 990 990        
Premium Group           5,000  
Sights and Sounds Package.           1,145  
Dynamic Driver Package           1,625 1,300
Driver Confidence Package 2           1,690 1,690
Panoramic sunroof           1,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost)           395  
Metal pedals           180 180
Premium Package 4,185 4,185          
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093 2,093        
Heated steering wheel 456 456          
Rear spoiler 465 465   465   378 378
Head-up display (HUD) 921 921 921        
Premium Group           4,800  
Sights and Sounds Package.           1,042  
Dynamic Driver Package           1,479 1,183
Driver Confidence Package 2           1,538 1,538
Panoramic sunroof           1,410  
Metallic paint (extra cost)           359  
Metal pedals           164 164
Options (change) 8,730 8,730 3,240 500 0 12,000 3,585
Options (change) 8,120 8,120 3,014 465 0 11,170 3,263
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 1,700 2,100 0 0
Total Price $106,255 $102,212 $148,865 $173,875 $229,925 $46,590 $49,380
Total Invoice $98,883 $94,840 $138,510 $161,888 $214,042 $44,413 $47,263

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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: $48,972
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,257
Model Year2017201720172017201720182018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65BaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8523hp V12621hp V12194hp I4 H310hp V6
TransmissionT9T7T7T7T7T6T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 241940, 24?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18245/45-19255/40-20245/45-19255/40-20245/40-20245/40-20
Total Price$106,255$102,212$148,865$173,875$229,925$46,590$49,380
Adjustments for Features-6,525-6,650-8,925-19,225-19,4750-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$99,730$95,562$139,940$154,650$210,450$46,590$48,905
Cost Above Minimum$4,168$0$44,378$59,088$114,888$0$2,315
Total Invoice$98,883$94,840$138,510$161,888$214,042$44,413$47,263
Adjustments for Features-6,072-6,170-8,304-17,900-18,1300-455
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$92,811$88,670$130,206$143,988$195,912$44,413$46,808
Cost Above Minimum$4,141$0$41,536$55,318$107,242$0$2,395

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

Model Year2017201720172017201720182018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65BaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400     $1400
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100 
RWD$0$0 $0$0  
AWD  $1700    
FWD     $0$0
Accessories 
Eco accelerator $100     
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100$100$100
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote start     $150$150
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night   $50$50  
Around view cameras   $500$500  
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row   $50$50  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Following distance indicator     $25$25
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200$200  
Knee airbag, passenger     $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based     $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400  
Night vision   $1750$1750  
Pedestrian detection, night   $50$50  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  $200$200
Safety key     $5$5
Temporary spare tire      $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 $150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100  
Vehicle health reports     $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50  
Console with shifter     $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100  
Fragrance atomizer$200$200$200$200$200  
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50$50$50  
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$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$50  
Variable intermittent wipers     $75$75
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100$100$100  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack $0     
Dual-mode exhaust  $250 $250  
Radar-based brake regeneration $200     
Exterior 
Active grille shutters     $0$0
Body kit  $0 $0  
Bodyside moldings     $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 $25
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0  
Front splitter spoiler  $200 $200  
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100$100$100  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0     
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200 $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity     $0$0
Android Auto support     $100$100
Apple CarPlay support     $100$100
Aux input     $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200$1200  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0  
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25$25$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices     $0$0
Wireless charging station     $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 $25   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200  
Chronometer  $100 $100  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights     $125$125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25     
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights     $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, second row   $450$450  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200$200  
Door sill trim plates     $100$100
Folding second row seats     $300$300
Heated front row armrests   $100$100  
Heated second row armrests   $100$100  
Heated second row seats   $200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim   $250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150$150$150
Massage, second row seats   $150$150  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Memory system, second row seats   $150$150  
Metal pedals  $75 $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225$225  
Power footrest, right rear seat   $250$250  
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats   $75$75  
Power legrest, right second row seat   $500$500  
Power recliner, second row seats   $150$150  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25$25  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats   $150$150  
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats   $150$150  
Rapid-heating front seats$0$0$0$0$0  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650  
Upgraded floor mats      $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $5500$5500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000    
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350$350
Camera-linked adaptive suspension   $500$500  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200$200
Polished alloy wheels    $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100    
Total Value of Features$11,755$11,880$14,155$24,455$24,705$5,230$5,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,525$6,650$8,925$19,225$19,475$0$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,072-6,170-8,304-17,900-18,1300-455

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

Model Year20172018
ModelS-ClassLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in114.4 in
Length206.5 in197.5 in
Width74.8 in73.5 in
Height58.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,664 lb.3,491 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom43.1 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested165062%
Total Not Requested102538%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550e

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested165062%
Total Not Requested102538%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested1425100%
Total Not Requested00%
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)350Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
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, rear100Yes
Total Requested382597%
Total Not Requested1003%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
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 system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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