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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: $24,190

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $10,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,052

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $9,657

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201820182018
ModelCruzeCruzeA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimLTLTZA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,425 $22,225 $31,950 $43,650 $54,900
Base Invoice $17,688 $21,336 $29,714 $40,596 $51,058
2LT Equipment Group 2,500        
Machined alloy wheels 0        
225/50R17 395        
Driver Convenience Package 475        
RS Package 695 695      
Temporary spare tire 100 100      
Sunroof 850 850      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575 575
Sport suspension (upgrade)     250    
Rear side airbags     350 350 350
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     995    
2LT Equipment Group 2,400        
Machined alloy wheels 0        
225/50R17 348        
Driver Convenience Package 418        
RS Package 612 612      
Temporary spare tire 88 88      
Sunroof 748 748      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536 536 536
Sport suspension (upgrade)     233    
Rear side airbags     325 325 326
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     926    
Options (change) 5,015 1,645 2,170 925 925
Options (change) 4,614 1,448 2,020 861 862
Destination 750 750 975 975 975
Total Price $24,190 $24,620 $35,095 $45,550 $56,800
Total Invoice $23,052 $23,534 $32,709 $42,432 $52,895

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,082
Model Year20112011201820182018
ModelCruzeCruzeA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimLTLTZA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4186hp I4292hp I4400hp I5
TransmissionT6T6S7S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-17225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$24,190$24,620$35,095$45,550$56,800
Adjustments for Features0-200-1,690-6,990-7,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,190$24,420$33,405$38,560$49,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$230$0$5,155$15,930
Total Invoice$23,052$23,534$32,709$42,432$52,895
Adjustments for Features0-191-1,575-6,512-6,952
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,052$23,343$31,134$35,920$45,943
Cost Above Minimum$0$291$0$4,786$14,809

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

Model Year20112011201820182018
ModelCruzeCruzeA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimLTLTZA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote start$150$150   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
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$75   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500$500
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900$900   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD player$125$125   
HD radio  $50$50$50
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150$150
Boost gauge   $75$75
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Door sill trim plates  $100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$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$50$50 $50
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $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$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,400$4,600$6,090$11,390$11,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$1,690$6,990$7,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-191-1,575-6,512-6,952

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

Model Year20112018
ModelCruzeA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in103.8 in
Length181.0 in175.4 in
Width70.7 in70.7 in
Height58.1 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
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 Requested175088%
Total Not Requested25012%
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%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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