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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: $28,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,112

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $25,703

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132013201320112011
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesCruzeCruze
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iM5LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,800 $53,400 $61,400 $62,700 $90,200 $18,425 $22,225
Base Invoice $44,155 $49,310 $56,670 $57,865 $83,165 $17,688 $21,336
Navigation system 1,900 1,900       1,995 1,995
Premium Package 2,600            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550        
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750        
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500      
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 1,730 1,730       1,756 1,756
Premium Package 2,365            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500        
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685        
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455      
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) 6,300 3,700 1,800 500 0 7,355 3,985
Options (change) 5,735 3,370 1,640 455 0 6,674 3,508
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 750 750
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $55,025 $58,025 $64,125 $64,125 $92,425 $26,530 $26,960
Total Invoice $50,815 $53,605 $59,235 $59,245 $85,390 $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: $23,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,312
Model Year2013201320132013201320112011
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesCruzeCruze
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iM5LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8560hp V8138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8S7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10500, 12250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$55,025$58,025$64,125$64,125$92,425$26,530$26,960
Adjustments for Features-4,755-3,805-3,805-4,205-7,1300-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,270$54,220$60,320$59,920$85,295$26,530$26,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$10,050$9,650$35,025$0$230
Total Invoice$50,815$53,605$59,235$59,245$85,390$25,112$25,594
Adjustments for Features-4,391-3,515-3,515-3,885-6,5870-190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,424$50,090$55,720$55,360$78,803$25,112$25,404
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,666$9,296$8,936$32,379$0$292

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2013201320132013201320112011
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesCruzeCruze
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iM5LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300   
7-speed automated manual    $1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0  
FWD     $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100      
Power trunk closer$350      
Proximity key$250      
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote start     $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150  
Rear side airbags     $300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100 $100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250    
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125    
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers     $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 $150  
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25  
Rear spoiler    $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, remote    $200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50  
Satellite radio     $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250      
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound    $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation     $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125$125
Headlight washers    $50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner    $650  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 $200  
Machined alloy wheels     $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100  
Total Value of Features$8,130$7,180$7,180$7,580$10,505$3,375$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,755$3,805$3,805$4,205$7,130$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,391-3,515-3,515-3,885-6,5870-190

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20132011
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71597%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90043%
Total Not Requested120057%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71597%
Total Not Requested253%

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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%
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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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