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BMW i3 vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,665

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $14,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,457

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $13,623

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
Modeli3CruzeCruze
TrimBase2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,450 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $42,020 $19,858 $22,146
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700    
Sunroof 1,000 900 900
RS Package   695 595
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
Navigation system   995 995
Proximity key   300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645    
Sunroof 920 792 792
RS Package   612 524
Obstacle detection, rear   260  
Navigation system   876 876
Proximity key   264  
Options (change) 1,700 3,185 2,490
Options (change) 1,565 2,804 2,192
Destination 995 795 795
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $39,645 $24,665 $26,475
Total Invoice $37,080 $23,457 $25,133

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,607
Model Year201820122012
Modeli3CruzeCruze
TrimBase2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionA1M6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$39,645$24,665$26,475
Adjustments for Features-2,1550-1,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,490$24,665$24,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$255
Total Invoice$37,080$23,457$25,133
Adjustments for Features-2,0160-1,476
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,064$23,457$23,657
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$200

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201820122012
Modeli3CruzeCruze
TrimBase2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app$25  
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Heat pump$250  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack$0  
7.2 kW onboard charger$500  
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Digital instruments$0  
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10 
Visor mirror, passenger $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,575$3,420$4,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,155$0$1,555
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0160-1,476

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20182012
Modeli3Cruze
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in105.7 in
Length157.4 in181.0 in
Width69.9 in70.7 in
Height62.1 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,962 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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