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BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,120

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $18,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,751

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $17,519

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesCruze
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $65,500 $23,475
Base Invoice $33,135 $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $61,595 $22,536
Wireless charging station 500 500 500 500 500    
Sport Plus Design 2,650            
Premium Tier 3,000 2,900 2,900 2,900 2,900    
Driving Assistance Package 500 500 500 500 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550  
Folding second row seats 475            
Apple CarPlay support 300 300 300 300 300 300  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 750 750    
Blind spot warning system 500 500 500 500 500 500  
Sunroof 900         0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 0  
Heated steering wheel 190 190 190 190 190    
Heated second row seats 350 350 350 350 350    
Shadow Sport Design   600 600 600      
Convenience Tier   1,750 1,750 1,750      
Executive Package           4,100  
Wood trim           0  
Driver Confidence II Package             790
Enhanced Convenience Package             865
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package             1,995
RS Package             995
Door sill trim plates             125
Wireless charging station 460 460 460 460 460    
Sport Plus Design 2,435            
Premium Tier 2,760 2,670 2,670 2,670 2,670    
Driving Assistance Package 460 460 460 460 460 460  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505 505 505  
Folding second row seats 435            
Apple CarPlay support 275 275 275 275 275 275  
Obstacle detection, rear 690 690 690 690 690    
Blind spot warning system 460 460 460 460 460 460  
Sunroof 830         0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 0  
Heated steering wheel 175 175 175 175 175    
Heated second row seats 320 320 320 320 320    
Shadow Sport Design   550 550 550      
Convenience Tier   1,610 1,610 1,610      
Executive Package           3,770  
Wood trim           0  
Driver Confidence II Package             719
Enhanced Convenience Package             787
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package             1,815
RS Package             905
Door sill trim plates             114
Options (change) 12,115 10,340 10,340 10,340 7,990 5,950 4,770
Options (change) 11,140 9,510 9,510 9,510 7,350 5,470 4,340
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0 0
Total Price $48,010 $53,085 $51,585 $52,934 $57,935 $72,445 $29,120
Total Invoice $45,270 $50,615 $48,620 $49,594 $54,550 $68,060 $27,751

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,605
Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesCruze
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6153hp I4
TransmissionT8T8M6T8T8M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$48,010$53,085$51,585$52,934$57,935$72,445$29,120
Adjustments for Features-3,090-3,915-2,665-3,940-4,065-5,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,920$49,170$48,920$48,994$53,870$67,380$29,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$4,000$4,074$8,950$22,460$0
Total Invoice$45,270$50,615$48,620$49,594$54,550$68,060$27,751
Adjustments for Features-2,914-3,733-2,512-3,691-3,827-4,7580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,356$46,882$46,108$45,903$50,723$63,302$27,751
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,526$3,752$3,547$8,367$20,946$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesCruze
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 $1300$1300  
6-speed manual  $150  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD      $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet      $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Remote start      $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system     $500 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Around view cameras     $500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear      $100
Following distance indicator      $25
Lane departure prevention, steering-based      $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Rear side airbags      $300
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Rollover sensor      $50
Safety key      $5
Temporary spare tire      $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports      $0
Wide-view front camera     $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers      $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500 
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger   $0   
8 kWh battery pack   $0   
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0 $0 
Body kit      $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    $25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0 
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support      $100
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio      $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 $25
Surround sound    $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation      $225
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 $50
Wireless charging station$75$75$75$75$75 $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights     $200$200
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350$350$350 
Headlight washers     $50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights     $150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100$100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat      $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels      $350
Performance steering system (optional)     $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100   
Total Value of Features$7,245$8,070$6,820$8,095$8,220$9,220$4,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,090$3,915$2,665$3,940$4,065$5,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,914-3,733-2,512-3,691-3,827-4,7580

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20182018
Model3-SeriesCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in106.3 in
Length182.5 in183.7 in
Width71.3 in70.5 in
Height56.3 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,502 lb.2,836 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Wireless charging station
FeatureValueRequested?
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Text dictation50No
Total Requested15075%
Total Not Requested5025%
Sport Plus Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested45020%
Total Not Requested177580%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested117553%
Total Not Requested104047%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Wireless charging station
FeatureValueRequested?
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Text dictation50No
Total Requested15075%
Total Not Requested5025%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested92556%
Total Not Requested74044%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Wireless charging station
FeatureValueRequested?
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Text dictation50No
Total Requested15075%
Total Not Requested5025%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested92556%
Total Not Requested74044%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Wireless charging station
FeatureValueRequested?
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Text dictation50No
Total Requested15075%
Total Not Requested5025%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested92556%
Total Not Requested74044%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Wireless charging station
FeatureValueRequested?
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Text dictation50No
Total Requested15075%
Total Not Requested5025%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested92556%
Total Not Requested74044%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested75031%
Total Not Requested165069%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested105076%
Total Not Requested32524%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Wireless charging station75Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
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 lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%

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