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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: $26,530

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $22,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,112

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $19,808

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620112011
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesCruzeCruze
Trim525i530i550iM5LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $46,800 $57,400 $81,200 $18,425 $22,225
Base Invoice $38,855 $42,770 $52,415 $74,070 $17,688 $21,336
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800   1,995 1,995
Satellite radio 595 595 595 595    
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 475    
Rear side airbags 385 385 385 385    
Obstacle detection, rear 700 700        
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450        
Heated front seats 500 500 500      
Rear spoiler       0    
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  
Sunroof         850 850
Navigation system 1,640 1,640 1,640   1,756 1,756
Satellite radio 540 540 540 540    
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 430    
Rear side airbags 350 350 350 350    
Obstacle detection, rear 635 635        
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320        
Heated front seats 455 455 455      
Rear spoiler       0    
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  
Sunroof         748 748
Options (change) 5,905 5,905 3,755 1,455 7,355 3,985
Options (change) 5,370 5,370 3,415 1,320 6,674 3,508
Destination 695 695 695 695 750 750
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000 0 0
Total Price $49,100 $53,400 $61,850 $86,350 $26,530 $26,960
Total Invoice $44,920 $48,835 $56,525 $79,085 $25,112 $25,594

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,556
Model Year200620062006200620112011
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesCruzeCruze
Trim525i530i550iM5LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp I6255hp I6360hp V8500hp V10138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6S7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$49,100$53,400$61,850$86,350$26,530$26,960
Adjustments for Features-275-1,225-975-3,9900-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,825$52,175$60,875$82,360$26,530$26,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,350$12,050$33,535$0$230
Total Invoice$44,920$48,835$56,525$79,085$25,112$25,594
Adjustments for Features-252-1,120-891-3,6540-190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,668$47,715$55,634$75,431$25,112$25,404
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,047$10,966$30,763$0$292

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year200620062006200620112011
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesCruzeCruze
Trim525i530i550iM5LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150   
7-speed automated manual   $1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Remote start    $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Ski sack$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100
CD changer, remote   $200  
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
Media drive    $15$15
MP3-compatible player    $50$50
Surround sound   $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150
Compass$0$0$0   
Headlight washers   $50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors   $50  
Steering-linked headlights $150    
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels    $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Total Value of Features$3,290$4,240$3,990$7,005$3,015$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$275$1,225$975$3,990$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-252-1,120-891-3,6540-190

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20062011
Model5-SeriesCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in105.7 in
Length191.1 in181.0 in
Width72.7 in70.7 in
Height57.8 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft315.4 ft3

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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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
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 link100No
USB port25No
Total Requested172586%
Total Not Requested27514%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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