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BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,120

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $31,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,751

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $29,454

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesCruze
Trim530i540i540dM550iPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $23,475
Base Invoice $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940 $22,536
Wireless charging station 400 400 400    
Premium Tier 2,300 2,300 2,300    
Driving Assistance Package 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Apple CarPlay support 300 300 300 300  
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150 150  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450        
Heated steering wheel 190 190 190    
Heated second row seats 350 350 350    
Heated front seats       500  
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 370 370 370    
Premium Tier 2,115 2,115 2,115    
Driving Assistance Package 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505    
Apple CarPlay support 275 275 275 275  
Temporary spare tire 140 140 140 140  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335        
Heated steering wheel 175 175 175    
Heated second row seats 320 320 320    
Heated front seats       455  
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) 7,390 5,940 5,940 2,650 4,770
Options (change) 6,800 5,465 5,465 2,435 4,340
Destination 995 995 995 995 875
Total Price $60,785 $64,635 $68,935 $77,045 $29,120
Total Invoice $57,205 $60,800 $64,800 $72,370 $27,751

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,405
Model Year20182018201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesCruze
Trim530i540i540dM550iPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8153hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$60,785$64,635$68,935$77,045$29,120
Adjustments for Features-5,365-5,365-7,315-9,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,420$59,270$61,620$67,655$29,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,850$6,200$12,235$0
Total Invoice$57,205$60,800$64,800$72,370$27,751
Adjustments for Features-5,049-5,047-6,876-8,8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,156$55,753$57,924$63,550$27,751
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,597$5,768$11,394$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20182018201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesCruze
Trim530i540i540dM550iPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Remote start    $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Following distance indicator    $25
Hill descent control  $250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Rear side airbags    $300
Safety key    $5
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Body kit   $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Gesture control system$100$100$100  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
Surround sound   $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225
Text dictation$50$50$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 $50
Wireless charging station$75$75$75 $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights   $1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150 
Metal pedals   $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100 
Upholstered instrument panel   $300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,595$9,595$11,545$13,620$4,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,365$5,365$7,315$9,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,049-5,047-6,876-8,8200

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20182018
Model5-SeriesCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.1 in106.3 in
Length194.6 in183.7 in
Width73.5 in70.5 in
Height58.2 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.2,836 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Wireless charging station
FeatureValueRequested?
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested70042%
Total Not Requested95058%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Wireless charging station
FeatureValueRequested?
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested70042%
Total Not Requested95058%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Wireless charging station
FeatureValueRequested?
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested70042%
Total Not Requested95058%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested115084%
Total Not Requested22516%
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
Compass0No
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
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%

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