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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,430

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $12,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,032

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $10,612

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelCruzeA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimPremierA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,475 $31,950 $43,650 $54,900
Base Invoice $22,536 $29,714 $40,596 $51,058
Driver Confidence II Package 790      
Enhanced Convenience Package 865      
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,995      
RS Package 995      
All-weather floor mats 140 180    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 295      
Premium Plus Package   3,250    
Technology Package   3,200   3,200
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   995    
Rear side airbags   350 350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575
Driver Assistance Package       1,400
Driver Confidence II Package 719      
Enhanced Convenience Package 787      
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,815      
RS Package 905      
All-weather floor mats 127 168    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 268      
Premium Plus Package   3,024    
Technology Package   2,976   2,976
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   926    
Rear side airbags   325 325 326
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536 536
Driver Assistance Package       1,302
Options (change) 5,080 8,550 925 5,525
Options (change) 4,621 7,955 861 5,140
Destination 875 975 975 975
Total Price $29,430 $41,475 $45,550 $61,400
Total Invoice $28,032 $38,644 $42,432 $57,173

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,725
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelCruzeA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimPremierA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp I4186hp I4292hp I4400hp I5
TransmissionT6S7S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9705, 14180, 10705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$29,430$41,475$45,550$61,400
Adjustments for Features0-2,025-3,385-7,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,430$39,450$42,165$54,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,715$14,775
Total Invoice$28,032$38,644$42,432$57,173
Adjustments for Features0-1,887-3,153-6,681
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,032$36,757$39,279$50,492
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,522$13,735

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelCruzeA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimPremierA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel$100   
Remote app$25$25 $25
Remote start$150   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Following distance indicator$25   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  $200
Lane departure warning$200  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rollover sensor$50   
Safety key$5   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300  
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 $0
App support$0   
DVD-compatible player $0 $0
Handwriting recognition $200 $200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150 $150
Media drive $15 $15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system$600$600 $600
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound $250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information $25 $25
Voice control for external devices$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 $100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 $50
Wireless charging station$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200  $200
Boost gauge  $75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers   $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250 $250
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Performance meter   $150
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75  
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Heated second row seats$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,255$8,280$9,640$13,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,025$3,385$7,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,887-3,153-6,681

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20182018
ModelCruzeA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in103.8 in
Length183.7 in175.4 in
Width70.5 in70.7 in
Height57.4 in55.7 in
Curb Weight2,836 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested135098%
Total Not Requested252%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested35048%
Total Not Requested37552%
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157582%
Total Not Requested35018%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
225/40VR18 tires400No
Fog lights125No
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested20028%
Total Not Requested52572%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested130054%
Total Not Requested110046%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested117549%
Total Not Requested124051%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance meter150No
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested97541%
Total Not Requested139059%

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