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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: $13,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,112

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $12,473

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Model Year20152015201520152015201520112011
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesCruzeCruze
Trim320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,950 $37,500 $39,000 $43,750 $50,150 $62,000 $18,425 $22,225
Base Invoice $30,995 $35,180 $36,560 $40,930 $46,820 $57,720 $17,688 $21,336
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150   1,995 1,995
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550    
Sunroof 1,050 1,050 1,050     0 850 850
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 0    
Cold Weather Package 950              
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500      
Executive Package           4,300    
Wood trim           0    
225/50R17             395  
Machined alloy wheels             0  
2LT Equipment Group             2,500  
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers             445 445
RS Package             695 695
Driver Convenience Package             475  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955   1,756 1,756
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 500 500    
Sunroof 955 955 955     0 748 748
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320 0    
Cold Weather Package 865              
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455      
Executive Package           3,915    
Wood trim           0    
225/50R17             348  
Machined alloy wheels             0  
2LT Equipment Group             2,400  
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers             392 392
RS Package             612 612
Driver Convenience Package             418  
Options (change) 6,150 5,700 5,700 4,650 4,650 4,850 7,355 3,985
Options (change) 5,595 5,185 5,185 4,230 4,230 4,415 6,674 3,508
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 750 750
Total Price $40,095 $44,195 $45,695 $49,395 $55,795 $67,845 $26,530 $26,960
Total Invoice $37,585 $41,360 $42,740 $46,155 $52,045 $63,130 $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: $13,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,729
Model Year20152015201520152015201520112011
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesCruzeCruze
Trim320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H425hp I6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T8M6T8M6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$40,095$44,195$45,695$49,395$55,795$67,845$26,530$26,960
Adjustments for Features0-900-2,350-1,850-3,025-4,975-270-470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,095$43,295$43,345$47,545$52,770$62,870$26,260$26,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,200$3,250$7,450$12,675$22,775$0$230
Total Invoice$37,585$41,360$42,740$46,155$52,045$63,130$25,112$25,594
Adjustments for Features0-842-2,198-1,729-2,822-4,629-256-446
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,585$40,518$40,542$44,426$49,223$58,501$24,856$25,148
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,933$2,957$6,841$11,638$20,916$0$292

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20152015201520152015201520112011
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesCruzeCruze
Trim320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150 $150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0  
FWD      $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100  
Heated steering wheel$100    $100  
Proximity key     $250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote start      $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Obstacle detection, front     $150  
Obstacle detection, rear     $250$250$250
Rear side airbags      $300$300
Rearview camera     $200  
Rollover sensor      $50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200$200 $200
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$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 $0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0  
Body kit      $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0  
Rear spoiler     $200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25  
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  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio      $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation      $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Compass $0$0$0$0$0  
Cornering lights     $50  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)     $350  
Headlight washers$50    $50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates     $100  
Heated second row seats$200    $200  
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  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50       
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50     $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$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$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100  
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$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
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50  
Total Value of Features$3,305$4,205$5,655$5,155$6,330$8,280$3,575$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900$2,350$1,850$3,025$4,975$270$470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-842-2,198-1,729-2,822-4,629-256-446

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20152011
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 Weight3,411 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 320i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25013%
Total Not Requested165087%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

225/50R17 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
225/50R17 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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