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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: $25,510

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $29,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,251

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $26,554

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201420142014
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesCruzeCruzeCruze
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i2LTLTZDiesel
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000 $21,295 $23,805 $24,985
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220 $20,443 $22,734 $23,986
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        
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package         995    
Driver Convenience Package         380   380
Enhanced Safety Package         790 790 790
Navigation system         795 795 795
Door sill trim plates         130 130 130
Sunroof           900 900
Fog lights             340
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        
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package         876    
Driver Convenience Package         334   334
Enhanced Safety Package         695 695 695
Navigation system         700 700 700
Door sill trim plates         114 114 114
Sunroof           792 792
Fog lights             299
Options (change) 7,225 5,725 3,400 2,575 3,390 2,615 3,335
Options (change) 6,580 5,215 3,100 2,345 2,983 2,301 2,934
Destination 895 895 895 895 825 825 825
Total Price $55,020 $59,120 $65,245 $65,470 $25,510 $27,245 $29,145
Total Invoice $50,805 $54,590 $60,250 $60,460 $24,251 $25,860 $27,745

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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: $24,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,149
Model Year2012201220122012201420142014
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesCruzeCruzeCruze
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i2LTLTZDiesel
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8138hp I4138hp I4151hp I4 D
TransmissionT8T8T8T8M6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10250, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18225/50-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$55,020$59,120$65,245$65,470$25,510$27,245$29,145
Adjustments for Features-4,770-4,320-4,120-4,6200-950-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,250$54,800$61,125$60,850$25,510$26,295$28,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$10,875$10,600$0$785$3,085
Total Invoice$50,805$54,590$60,250$60,460$24,251$25,860$27,745
Adjustments for Features-4,405-3,989-3,805-4,2660-902-524
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,400$50,601$56,445$56,194$24,251$24,958$27,221
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,201$10,045$9,794$0$707$2,970

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2012201220122012201420142014
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesCruzeCruzeCruze
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i2LTLTZDiesel
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0   
FWD    $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350      
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25   
Remote start    $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$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$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100$100
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150   
Rear side airbags    $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200 $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor    $50$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$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150    
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters      $0
Body kit    $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25   
Rear spoiler    $200 $200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0   
HD radio$50$50$50$50   
Media drive$15$15$15$15   
Satellite radio    $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250   
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$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$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$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$0
Total Value of Features$7,620$7,170$6,970$7,470$2,850$3,800$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,770$4,320$4,120$4,620$0$950$550
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,405-3,989-3,805-4,2660-902-524

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20122014
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 in42.3 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 ft315.0 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%
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%
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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Diesel

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
Total Requested455100%
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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