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

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,070

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $25,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,066

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $22,932

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620182018
ModelSLKSLKSLKCruzeCruze
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55LT DieselPremier
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,000 $59,200 $72,600 $23,795 $23,475
Base Invoice $43,710 $55,056 $67,518 $22,843 $22,536
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 850 295 295
Rear spoiler 350 350   425 425
Leather seating surfaces 770        
Leather Package       1,125  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 791 268 268
Rear spoiler 326 326   387 387
Leather seating surfaces 716        
Leather Package       1,024  
Options (change) 2,540 1,770 1,570 1,845 720
Options (change) 2,363 1,647 1,461 1,679 655
Destination 925 925 925 875 875
Total Price $50,465 $61,895 $75,095 $26,515 $25,070
Total Invoice $46,998 $57,628 $69,904 $25,397 $24,066

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,963
Model Year20162016201620182018
ModelSLKSLKSLKCruzeCruze
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55LT DieselPremier
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8137hp I4 D153hp I4
TransmissionT9T7T7M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8500, 11500, 11?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$50,465$61,895$75,095$26,515$25,070
Adjustments for Features-9,035-9,900-11,4750-1,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,430$51,995$63,620$26,515$23,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,565$22,190$2,950$0
Total Invoice$46,998$57,628$69,904$25,397$24,066
Adjustments for Features-8,414-9,218-10,6820-1,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,584$48,410$59,222$25,397$22,621
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,826$20,638$2,776$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20162016201620182018
ModelSLKSLKSLKCruzeCruze
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55LT DieselPremier
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
6-speed manual   $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote start    $150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$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$300
Rearview camera   $200$200
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Safety key   $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Climate Control 
Electric heater (optional)   $0 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0 
Body kit $0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
CD player$125$125$125  
HD radio$50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Surround sound $250$250  
Voice control for audio system   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers  $50  
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  
Steering-linked headlights  $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$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$150  
No leather in second row$-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$100  
Total Value of Features$11,710$12,575$14,150$2,675$4,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,035$9,900$11,475$0$1,505
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,414-9,218-10,6820-1,445

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20162018
ModelSLKCruze
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in106.3 in
Length162.8 in183.7 in
Width71.5 in70.5 in
Height51.2 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.2,836 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT Diesel

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested110092%
Total Not Requested1008%

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