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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,430

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $12,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,032

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $10,612

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Cruze
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,950 $43,650 $54,900 $23,475
Base Invoice $29,714 $40,596 $51,058 $22,536
Technology Package 3,200   3,200  
Premium Plus Package 3,250      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575  
Rear side airbags 350 350 350  
All-weather floor mats 180     140
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 995      
Driver Assistance Package     1,400  
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       295
Technology Package 2,976   2,976  
Premium Plus Package 3,024      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536  
Rear side airbags 325 325 326  
All-weather floor mats 168     127
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 926      
Driver Assistance Package     1,302  
Driver Confidence II Package       719
Enhanced Convenience Package       787
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package       1,815
RS Package       905
Illuminated door sill trim plates       268
Options (change) 8,550 925 5,525 5,080
Options (change) 7,955 861 5,140 4,621
Destination 975 975 975 875
Total Price $41,475 $45,550 $61,400 $29,430
Total Invoice $38,644 $42,432 $57,173 $28,032

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,725
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Cruze
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4400hp I5153hp I4
TransmissionS7S7S7T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14180, 10705, 14?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$41,475$45,550$61,400$29,430
Adjustments for Features-2,025-3,385-7,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,450$42,165$54,225$29,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,715$14,775$0
Total Invoice$38,644$42,432$57,173$28,032
Adjustments for Features-1,887-3,153-6,6810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,757$39,279$50,492$28,032
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,522$13,735$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Cruze
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Heated steering wheel   $100
Remote app$25 $25$25
Remote start   $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Following distance indicator   $25
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rollover sensor   $50
Safety key   $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 $0$0
App support   $0
DVD-compatible player$0 $0 
Handwriting recognition$200 $200 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 $150 
Media drive$15 $15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system$600 $600$600
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250 $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 $200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information$25 $25 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 $50$50
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Boost gauge $75$75 
Cornering lights $50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers  $50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 $250 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Performance meter  $150 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75  $75
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Metal pedals $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,280$9,640$13,430$6,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,025$3,385$7,175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,887-3,153-6,6810

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Cruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in106.3 in
Length175.4 in183.7 in
Width70.7 in70.5 in
Height55.7 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.2,836 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested117549%
Total Not Requested124051%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested130054%
Total Not Requested110046%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance meter150No
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested97541%
Total Not Requested139059%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested135098%
Total Not Requested252%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested35048%
Total Not Requested37552%
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 lights125No
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested20028%
Total Not Requested52572%

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