BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2006 Chevrolet Cruze Chevrolet Cruze 2012

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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: $24,665

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $25,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,457

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $22,373

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesCruzeCruze
Trim525i530i550iM52LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $46,800 $57,400 $81,200 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $38,855 $42,770 $52,415 $74,070 $19,858 $22,146
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800   995 995
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 475    
Rear side airbags 385 385 385 385    
Satellite radio 595 595 595 595    
Obstacle detection, rear 700 700     295  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450        
Heated front seats 500 500 500      
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 300  
Rear spoiler       0    
Wood trim       0    
RS Package         695 595
Sunroof         900 900
Navigation system 1,640 1,640 1,640   876 876
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 430    
Rear side airbags 350 350 350 350    
Satellite radio 540 540 540 540    
Obstacle detection, rear 635 635     260  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320        
Heated front seats 455 455 455      
Proximity key 910 910 910 910 264  
Rear spoiler       0    
Wood trim       0    
RS Package         612 524
Sunroof         792 792
Options (change) 6,905 6,905 4,755 2,455 3,185 2,490
Options (change) 6,280 6,280 4,325 2,230 2,804 2,192
Destination 695 695 695 695 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000 0 0
Total Price $50,100 $54,400 $62,850 $87,350 $24,665 $26,475
Total Invoice $45,830 $49,745 $57,435 $79,995 $23,457 $25,133

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,822
Model Year200620062006200620122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesCruzeCruze
Trim525i530i550iM52LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp I6255hp I6360hp V8500hp V10138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6S7M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$50,100$54,400$62,850$87,350$24,665$26,475
Adjustments for Features-1,695-2,645-2,395-5,4100-1,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,405$51,755$60,455$81,940$24,665$24,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,350$12,050$33,535$0$255
Total Invoice$45,830$49,745$57,435$79,995$23,457$25,133
Adjustments for Features-1,551-2,419-2,189-4,9540-1,476
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,279$47,326$55,246$75,041$23,457$23,657
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,047$10,967$30,762$0$200

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year200620062006200620122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesCruzeCruze
Trim525i530i550iM52LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 $150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Remote start     $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  
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
Compass$0$0$0   
Headlight washers   $50  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 $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  
Visor mirror, driver    $10 
Visor mirror, passenger    $10 
Xenon HID headlights $500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height 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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Total Value of Features$3,065$4,015$3,765$6,780$1,370$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,695$2,645$2,395$5,410$0$1,555
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,551-2,419-2,189-4,9540-1,476

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20062012
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 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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