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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: $25,695

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $15,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,390

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $13,500

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820132013
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesCruzeCruze
Trim328i335iM32LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,700 $39,300 $53,800 $21,040 $23,550
Base Invoice $30,085 $36,155 $49,675 $20,198 $22,490
Telematics service, such as OnStar 750 750 750    
Navigation system 2,100 2,100   795 795
iPod integration 400 400 400    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Folding second row seats 475 475 475    
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 350    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 950    
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Proximity key 500 500   300  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595    
Technology Package     3,250    
Sunroof     1,050 900 900
Rear spoiler     0   410
RS Package       695  
Enhanced Safety Package       790 790
Driver Convenience Package       380  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 685 685 685    
Navigation system 1,910 1,910   700 700
iPod integration 365 365 365    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500    
Folding second row seats 430 430 430    
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320 320    
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320 865    
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Proximity key 455 455   264  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540    
Technology Package     2,960    
Sunroof     955 792 792
Rear spoiler     0   361
RS Package       612  
Enhanced Safety Package       695 695
Driver Convenience Package       334  
Options (change) 7,670 7,670 8,870 3,860 2,895
Options (change) 6,980 6,980 8,075 3,397 2,548
Destination 825 825 825 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $41,195 $47,795 $64,795 $25,695 $27,240
Total Invoice $37,890 $43,960 $59,875 $24,390 $25,833

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,837
Model Year20082008200820132013
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesCruzeCruze
Trim328i335iM32LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10300, 13?, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17245/40-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$41,195$47,795$64,795$25,695$27,240
Adjustments for Features0-1,800-3,050-355-1,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,195$45,995$61,745$25,340$25,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,800$20,550$0$395
Total Invoice$37,890$43,960$59,875$24,390$25,833
Adjustments for Features0-1,656-2,818-337-1,427
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,890$42,304$57,057$24,053$24,406
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,414$19,167$0$353

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20082008200820132013
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesCruzeCruze
Trim328i335iM32LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Remote start   $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Ski sack$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
Surround sound $250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats   $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Wood trim$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$2,420$4,220$5,470$2,775$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,800$3,050$355$1,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,656-2,818-337-1,427

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20082013
Model3-SeriesCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in105.7 in
Length178.2 in181.0 in
Width71.5 in70.7 in
Height55.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested95057%
Total Not Requested72543%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested25542%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

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