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Audi A3 vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,070

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $10,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,933

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $8,725

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelA3A3CruzeCruze
Trim2.0T3.2 S line2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,740 $33,980 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $22,998 $31,561 $19,858 $22,146
Convenience Package 675      
Sport Package 1,800      
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 995 995
Sound Package 900      
Cold Weather Package 700 700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450    
Rear side airbags 350 350    
Satellite radio 350 350    
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435    
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100    
RS Package     695 595
Sunroof     900 900
Convenience Package 614      
Sport Package 1,638      
Navigation system 1,787 1,775 876 876
Sound Package 819      
Cold Weather Package 637 637    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410    
Rear side airbags 319 319    
Satellite radio 319 319    
Bluetooth cell phone link 396 396    
Panoramic sunroof 1,001 1,001    
RS Package     612 524
Sunroof     792 792
Options (change) 8,710 5,335 2,590 2,490
Options (change) 7,940 4,857 2,280 2,192
Destination 720 720 795 795
Total Price $34,170 $40,035 $24,070 $26,475
Total Invoice $31,658 $37,138 $22,933 $25,133

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,720
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelA3A3CruzeCruze
Trim2.0T3.2 S line2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4250hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6S6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$34,170$40,035$24,070$26,475
Adjustments for Features-1,085-4,2350-2,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,085$35,800$24,070$24,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,715$0$350
Total Invoice$31,658$37,138$22,933$25,133
Adjustments for Features-1,005-3,9290-1,951
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,653$33,209$22,933$23,182
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,556$0$249

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2006200620122012
ModelA3A3CruzeCruze
Trim2.0T3.2 S line2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 
6-speed automated manual $1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Remote start   $150
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
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo net$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Ski sack$50$50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player  $125$125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,305$6,455$2,220$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,085$4,235$0$2,055
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,005-3,9290-1,951

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20062012
ModelA3Cruze
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in105.7 in
Length168.7 in181.0 in
Width69.5 in70.7 in
Height56.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested42568%
Total Not Requested20032%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested183089%
Total Not Requested22511%
Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
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 audio100No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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