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Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,370

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $15,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,197

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $13,964

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelTLTLCruzeCruze
TrimBaseSH-AWD2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,305 $38,855 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $32,856 $36,112 $19,858 $22,146
Technology Package 3,730 3,730    
RS Package     695 595
Navigation system     995 995
Sunroof     900 900
Proximity key     300  
Technology Package 3,420 3,420    
RS Package     612 524
Navigation system     876 876
Sunroof     792 792
Proximity key     264  
Options (change) 3,730 3,730 2,890 2,490
Options (change) 3,420 3,420 2,544 2,192
Destination 885 885 795 795
Total Price $39,920 $43,470 $24,370 $26,475
Total Invoice $37,161 $40,417 $23,197 $25,133

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,032
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelTLTLCruzeCruze
TrimBaseSH-AWD2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6305hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10440, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/45-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$39,920$43,470$24,370$26,475
Adjustments for Features-3,150-5,3500-1,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,770$38,120$24,370$24,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0$300
Total Invoice$37,161$40,417$23,197$25,133
Adjustments for Features-2,932-4,9740-1,714
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,229$35,443$23,197$23,419
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,214$0$222

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2011201120122012
ModelTLTLCruzeCruze
TrimBaseSH-AWD2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0  
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$4,520$6,720$1,370$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,150$5,350$0$1,805
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,932-4,9740-1,714

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20112012
ModelTLCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in105.7 in
Length195.3 in181.0 in
Width74.0 in70.7 in
Height57.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,709 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135062%
Total Not Requested84038%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135062%
Total Not Requested84038%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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