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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: $25,440

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $18,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,152

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $16,608

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220112011
Model3-Series3-SeriesCruzeCruze
Trim328i335iLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $18,425 $22,225
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $17,688 $21,336
BMW Assist 650 650    
Technology Package 2,550 2,550    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Folding second row seats 475 475    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750    
Sunroof 1,050   850 850
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers     445 445
Machined alloy wheels     0  
2LT Equipment Group     2,500  
Driver Convenience Package     475  
BMW Assist 590 590    
Technology Package 2,320 2,320    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Folding second row seats 430 430    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685    
Sunroof 955   748 748
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Navigation system     1,756 1,756
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers     392 392
Machined alloy wheels     0  
2LT Equipment Group     2,400  
Driver Convenience Package     418  
Options (change) 8,325 7,275 6,265 3,290
Options (change) 7,575 6,620 5,714 2,896
Destination 895 895 750 750
Total Price $44,120 $50,570 $25,440 $26,265
Total Invoice $40,760 $46,705 $24,152 $24,982

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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: $18,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,211
Model Year2012201220112011
Model3-Series3-SeriesCruzeCruze
Trim328i335iLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18215/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$44,120$50,570$25,440$26,265
Adjustments for Features-430-2,7300-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,690$47,840$25,440$25,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,150$0$475
Total Invoice$40,760$46,705$24,152$24,982
Adjustments for Features-397-2,5210-333
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,363$44,184$24,152$24,649
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,821$0$497

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2012201220112011
Model3-Series3-SeriesCruzeCruze
Trim328i335iLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$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 air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio$50$50  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Fog lights$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 $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, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Wood trim $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$3,430$5,730$3,000$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$430$2,730$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-397-2,5210-333

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20122011
Model3-SeriesCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in105.7 in
Length182.5 in181.0 in
Width71.3 in70.7 in
Height56.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,407 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested71566%
Total Not Requested37534%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested71566%
Total Not Requested37534%

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%
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%
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%

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