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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,290

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $65,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,905

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $60,731

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220122018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassCruze
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGPremier
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $91,850 $92,550 $94,500 $139,300 $159,500 $210,900 $23,475
Base Invoice $85,421 $86,072 $87,885 $129,549 $148,335 $196,137 $22,536
Illuminated door sill trim plates 950 950 950 1,350     295
Heated steering wheel 490 490 490 0   0  
Driver Confidence II Package             790
Enhanced Convenience Package             865
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package             1,995
RS Package             995
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884 884 884 1,256     268
Heated steering wheel 456 456 456 0   0  
Driver Confidence II Package             719
Enhanced Convenience Package             787
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package             1,815
RS Package             905
Options (change) 1,440 1,440 1,440 1,350 0 0 4,940
Options (change) 1,340 1,340 1,340 1,256 0 0 4,494
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100 0
Total Price $95,165 $95,865 $97,815 $142,525 $162,975 $213,875 $29,290
Total Invoice $88,636 $89,287 $91,100 $132,680 $151,810 $199,112 $27,905

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $59,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,174
Model Year2012201220122012201220122018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassCruze
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGPremier
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V6 H240hp V6 D429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12153hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20225/40-18
Total Price$95,165$95,865$97,815$142,525$162,975$213,875$29,290
Adjustments for Features-4,965-6,665-4,915-10,765-17,915-18,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,200$89,200$92,900$131,760$145,060$195,860$29,290
Cost Above Minimum$1,000$0$3,700$42,560$55,860$106,660$0
Total Invoice$88,636$89,287$91,100$132,680$151,810$199,112$27,905
Adjustments for Features-4,624-6,208-4,578-10,021-16,688-16,7710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$84,012$83,079$86,522$122,659$135,122$182,341$27,905
Cost Above Minimum$933$0$3,443$39,580$52,043$99,262$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2012201220122012201220122018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassCruze
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGPremier
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100
RWD$0 $0$0$0$0 
AWD $1700     
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  $150
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250$250 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key   $250$250$250$250
Remote app      $25
Remote start      $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power   $225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention    $150$150 
Blind spot warning system    $200$200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0   
Cross-traffic warning, rear      $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Following distance indicator      $25
Forward collision warning    $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver      $75
Knee airbag, passenger      $75
Lane departure prevention    $150$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based      $200
Lane departure warning    $200$200$200
Night vision    $1750$1750 
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection, night    $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0 
Rearview camera   $200$200$200$200
Safety key      $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports      $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40$40 
Console with shifter      $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$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$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers      $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150  $150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25 $25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200 
Rear spoiler      $200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity      $0
Android Auto support      $100
App support      $0
Apple CarPlay support      $100
Aux input      $50
Bluetooth audio streaming      $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325$325 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200$1200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation      $225
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
USB port      $25
Voice control for external devices      $0
Wi-Fi hotspot      $50
Wireless charging station      $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer   $100 $100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200$200 
Folding second row seats      $300
Heated second row seats    $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel      $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat      $50
Massage, driver seat   $100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100$100 
Massage, second row seats    $150$150 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats    $150$150 
Metal pedals   $75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225$225 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats    $75$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, second row seats    $150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats    $150$150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats    $150$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats    $150$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200$200$200   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$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$1000$1000    
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50 
Machined alloy wheels      $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,620$13,320$11,570$17,420$24,570$24,670$6,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,965$6,665$4,915$10,765$17,915$18,015$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,624-6,208-4,578-10,021-16,688-16,7710

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20122018
ModelS-ClassCruze
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in106.3 in
Length206.5 in183.7 in
Width73.7 in70.5 in
Height58.0 in57.4 in
Curb Weight4,631 lb.2,836 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.9 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.4 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested105076%
Total Not Requested32524%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested65090%
Total Not Requested7510%
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157582%
Total Not Requested35018%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
225/40VR18 tires400No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested12517%
Total Not Requested60083%

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