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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: $26,530

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $39,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,112

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $36,133

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020112011
Model3-SeriesCruzeCruze
TrimM3LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,400 $18,425 $22,225
Base Invoice $51,150 $17,688 $21,336
Telematics service, such as OnStar 750    
Navigation system 2,100 1,995 1,995
245/35ZR19 1,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Folding second row seats 475    
Rear spoiler 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 380    
Sunroof 1,050 850 850
Leather seating surfaces 950    
Heated front seats 500    
iPod integration 400    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350    
RS Package   695 695
Machined alloy wheels   0  
2LT Equipment Group   2,500  
Driver Convenience Package   475  
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers   445 445
225/50R17   395  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 685    
Navigation system 1,910 1,756 1,756
245/35ZR19 1,090    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Folding second row seats 430    
Rear spoiler 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 345    
Sunroof 955 748 748
Leather seating surfaces 865    
Heated front seats 455    
iPod integration 365    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320    
RS Package   612 612
Machined alloy wheels   0  
2LT Equipment Group   2,400  
Driver Convenience Package   418  
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers   392 392
225/50R17   348  
Options (change) 8,705 7,355 3,985
Options (change) 7,920 6,674 3,508
Destination 875 750 750
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0
Total Price $66,280 $26,530 $26,960
Total Invoice $61,245 $25,112 $25,594

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,752
Model Year201020112011
Model3-SeriesCruzeCruze
TrimM3LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$66,280$26,530$26,960
Adjustments for Features-1,4950-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,785$26,530$26,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$230
Total Invoice$61,245$25,112$25,594
Adjustments for Features-1,3810-190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,864$25,112$25,404
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$292

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201020112011
Model3-SeriesCruzeCruze
TrimM3LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Ski sack$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration$100  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,420$2,925$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,495$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3810-190

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20102011
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
Chevrolet Cruze LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%
225/50R17 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
225/50R17 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote start150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested182591%
Total Not Requested1759%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested505100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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