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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: $28,010

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $21,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,741

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $19,004

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesCruze
Trim525i530i550iM5Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $46,800 $57,400 $81,200 $23,475
Base Invoice $38,855 $42,770 $52,415 $74,070 $22,536
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800    
Cold Weather Package 750 750 750    
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 475  
Rear side airbags 385 385 385 385  
Satellite radio 595 595 595 595  
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450      
Heated second row seats 350 350 350 350  
Rear spoiler       0 425
Wood trim       0  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package         1,995
Enhanced Convenience Package         865
Fog lights         375
Navigation system 1,640 1,640 1,640    
Cold Weather Package 685 685 685    
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 430  
Rear side airbags 350 350 350 350  
Satellite radio 540 540 540 540  
Proximity key 910 910 910 910  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320      
Heated second row seats 320 320 320 320  
Rear spoiler       0 387
Wood trim       0  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package         1,815
Enhanced Convenience Package         787
Fog lights         341
Options (change) 6,805 6,805 5,355 2,805 3,660
Options (change) 6,195 6,195 4,875 2,550 3,330
Destination 695 695 695 695 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000 0
Total Price $50,000 $54,300 $63,450 $87,700 $28,010
Total Invoice $45,745 $49,660 $57,985 $80,315 $26,741

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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: $22,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,734
Model Year20062006200620062018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesCruze
Trim525i530i550iM5Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp I6255hp I6360hp V8500hp V10153hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6S7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19225/45-17
Total Price$50,000$54,300$63,450$87,700$28,010
Adjustments for Features0-950-1,100-3,965-765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,000$53,350$62,350$83,735$27,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,350$12,350$33,735$0
Total Invoice$45,745$49,660$57,985$80,315$26,741
Adjustments for Features0-869-1,005-3,631-730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,745$48,791$56,980$76,684$26,011
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,046$11,235$30,939$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20062006200620062018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesCruze
Trim525i530i550iM5Premier
Body4dr 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
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100
Remote app    $25
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Rearview camera    $200
Rollover sensor    $50
Safety key    $5
Vehicle health reports    $0
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 
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0
Android Auto support    $100
App support    $0
Apple CarPlay support    $100
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
CD changer, remote   $200 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound   $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225
Voice control for external devices    $0
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Wireless charging station    $75
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 $0
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors   $50 
Steering-linked headlights $150   
Xenon HID headlights $500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $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, 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 
Touring suspension (upgrade)    $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$2,740$3,690$3,840$6,705$3,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$1,100$3,965$765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-869-1,005-3,631-730

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20062018
Model5-SeriesCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in106.3 in
Length191.1 in183.7 in
Width72.7 in70.5 in
Height57.8 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.2,836 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 525i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157582%
Total Not Requested35018%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested55076%
Total Not Requested17524%

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