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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: $25,825

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $32,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,504

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $29,996

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820132013
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesCruzeCruze
Trim530i540i540dM550iM52LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $102,600 $21,040 $23,550
Base Invoice $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940 $96,100 $20,198 $22,490
Premium Tier 2,300 2,300 2,300        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550        
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150 150      
Leather seating surfaces 1,450            
Heated front seats       500      
Wood trim       0 0    
Sunroof         0 900 900
RS Package           695 595
Driver Convenience Package           380  
Enhanced Safety Package           790 790
Navigation system           795 795
Door sill trim plates           130 130
Proximity key           300  
Premium Tier 2,115 2,115 2,115        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505        
Temporary spare tire 140 140 140 140      
Leather seating surfaces 1,335            
Heated front seats       455      
Wood trim       0 0    
Sunroof         0 792 792
RS Package           612 524
Driver Convenience Package           334  
Enhanced Safety Package           695 695
Navigation system           700 700
Door sill trim plates           114 114
Proximity key           264  
Options (change) 4,450 3,000 3,000 650 0 3,990 3,210
Options (change) 4,095 2,760 2,760 595 0 3,511 2,825
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000 0 0
Total Price $57,845 $61,695 $65,995 $75,045 $104,595 $25,825 $27,555
Total Invoice $54,500 $58,095 $62,095 $70,530 $98,095 $24,504 $26,110

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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: $25,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,971
Model Year2018201820182018201820132013
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesCruzeCruze
Trim530i540i540dM550iM52LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8600hp V8138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD4WDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19275/40-19225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$57,845$61,695$65,995$75,045$104,595$25,825$27,555
Adjustments for Features-6,395-6,395-8,345-10,845-12,6950-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,450$55,300$57,650$64,200$91,900$25,825$26,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,850$6,200$12,750$40,450$0$580
Total Invoice$54,500$58,095$62,095$70,530$98,095$24,504$26,110
Adjustments for Features-6,025-6,022-7,852-10,193-11,9060-1,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,475$52,073$54,243$60,337$86,189$24,504$25,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,598$5,768$11,862$37,714$0$516

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2018201820182018201820132013
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesCruzeCruze
Trim530i540i540dM550iM52LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manual     $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100
RWD$0$0     
AWD  $1700$1700   
4WD    $1700  
FWD     $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel    $100  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350  
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  
Blind spot warning system     $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Hill descent control  $250$250$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150  
Rear side airbags     $300$300
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 $150$150
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$100  
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$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500$500  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0   
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0  
Body kit   $0$0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0  
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
Gesture control system$100$100$100 $100  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio     $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound   $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation     $225$225
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125$125  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)    $350  
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250  
LED headlights   $1000$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750    
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  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150  
Metal pedals   $75$75  
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$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$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  
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500  
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options    $0  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,720$8,720$10,670$13,170$15,020$2,325$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,395$6,395$8,345$10,845$12,695$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,025-6,022-7,852-10,193-11,9060-1,090

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20182013
Model5-SeriesCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.1 in105.7 in
Length194.6 in181.0 in
Width73.5 in70.7 in
Height58.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested70042%
Total Not Requested95058%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested70042%
Total Not Requested95058%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested70042%
Total Not Requested95058%

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%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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