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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: $25,470

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $29,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,191

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $26,614

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220132013
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesCruzeCruze
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000 $21,040 $23,550
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220 $20,198 $22,490
Technology Package 1,850 1,850        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550      
Folding second row seats 475 475   475    
App support 250 250 250 250    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500    
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 300  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350    
Premium Package 2,250          
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750      
Driver Convenience Package         380  
Enhanced Safety Package         790 790
Navigation system         795 795
Door sill trim plates         130 130
Fog lights         340  
Sunroof         900 900
Technology Package 1,685 1,685        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500      
Folding second row seats 430 430   430    
App support 230 230 230 230    
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455    
Proximity key 910 910 910 910 264  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320    
Premium Package 2,050          
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685      
Driver Convenience Package         334  
Enhanced Safety Package         695 695
Navigation system         700 700
Door sill trim plates         114 114
Fog lights         299  
Sunroof         792 792
Options (change) 7,225 5,725 3,400 2,575 3,635 2,615
Options (change) 6,580 5,215 3,100 2,345 3,198 2,301
Destination 895 895 895 895 795 795
Total Price $55,020 $59,120 $65,245 $65,470 $25,470 $26,960
Total Invoice $50,805 $54,590 $60,250 $60,460 $24,191 $25,586

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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: $24,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,002
Model Year201220122012201220132013
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesCruzeCruze
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$55,020$59,120$65,245$65,470$25,470$26,960
Adjustments for Features-4,995-4,545-4,345-4,8450-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,025$54,575$60,900$60,625$25,470$25,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$10,875$10,600$0$340
Total Invoice$50,805$54,590$60,250$60,460$24,191$25,586
Adjustments for Features-4,612-4,197-4,012-4,4740-1,091
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,193$50,393$56,238$55,986$24,191$24,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,200$10,045$9,793$0$304

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201220122012201220132013
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesCruzeCruze
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manual    $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350     
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Rear side airbags    $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200 $200$200$200
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
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  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 $200
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  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250   
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125   
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150   
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat   $150  
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, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, 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  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,395$6,945$6,745$7,245$2,400$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,995$4,545$4,345$4,845$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,612-4,197-4,012-4,4740-1,091

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20122013
Model5-SeriesCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in105.7 in
Length193.1 in181.0 in
Width73.2 in70.7 in
Height57.6 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested115058%
Total Not Requested85042%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested45575%
Total Not Requested15025%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

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