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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: $23,670

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $11,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,581

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $10,632

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelA3A3CruzeCruze
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,134 $19,858 $22,146
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275    
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000    
Cold Weather Package 500 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Rear side airbags 350 350    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 995 995
iPod integration -200 -200    
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100    
Obstacle detection, rear     295  
Sunroof     900 900
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186    
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860    
Cold Weather Package 466 466    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443    
Rear side airbags 325 325    
Navigation system 1,860 1,860 876 876
iPod integration -186 -186    
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023    
Obstacle detection, rear     260  
Sunroof     792 792
Options (change) 7,500 7,500 2,190 1,895
Options (change) 6,977 6,977 1,928 1,668
Destination 875 875 795 795
Total Price $35,645 $38,625 $23,670 $25,880
Total Invoice $33,213 $35,986 $22,581 $24,609

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,643
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelA3A3CruzeCruze
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6S6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
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$35,645$38,625$23,670$25,880
Adjustments for Features-2,135-3,1850-1,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,510$35,440$23,670$23,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$280
Total Invoice$33,213$35,986$22,581$24,609
Adjustments for Features-1,989-2,9670-1,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,224$33,019$22,581$22,774
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0$193

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelA3A3CruzeCruze
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI2LTLTZ
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$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Remote start   $150
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
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo net$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
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 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
CD player  $125$125
iPod integration$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
USB port  $25$25
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  
Fog lights$125$125 $125
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 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$4,005$5,055$1,870$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,135$3,185$0$1,930
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,989-2,9670-1,835

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20122012
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?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52553%
Total Not Requested47547%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested70545%
Total Not Requested87555%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52553%
Total Not Requested47547%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested70545%
Total Not Requested87555%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

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%

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%

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