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Chevrolet Cruze vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cruze vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,530

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $13,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,112

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $12,498

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201620162016201620162016
ModelCruzeCruze3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTLTZ320i328i328d330e340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,425 $22,225 $33,150 $38,350 $39,850 $43,700 $45,800 $63,500
Base Invoice $17,688 $21,336 $31,180 $35,960 $37,340 $40,885 $42,815 $59,100
RS Package 695 695            
Machined alloy wheels 0              
Driver Convenience Package 475              
2LT Equipment Group 2,500              
225/50R17 395              
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950  
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 445 445            
Sunroof 850 850 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550 550 550
Folding second row seats     475          
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 0
Executive Package               3,500
Wood trim               0
RS Package 612 612            
Machined alloy wheels 0              
Driver Convenience Package 418              
2LT Equipment Group 2,400              
225/50R17 348              
Navigation system 1,756 1,756 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775  
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 392 392            
Sunroof 748 748 955 955 955 955   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500 500 500 500
Folding second row seats     430          
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455 455  
Leather seating surfaces     1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320 0
Executive Package               3,185
Wood trim               0
Options (change) 7,355 3,985 5,975 5,500 5,500 5,500 4,450 4,050
Options (change) 6,674 3,508 5,435 5,005 5,005 5,005 4,050 3,685
Destination 750 750 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $26,530 $26,960 $40,120 $44,845 $46,345 $46,194 $51,245 $68,545
Total Invoice $25,112 $25,594 $37,610 $41,960 $43,340 $42,884 $47,860 $63,780

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,085
Model Year20112011201620162016201620162016
ModelCruzeCruze3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTLTZ320i328i328d330e340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D181hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionT6T6M6T8T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$26,530$26,960$40,120$44,845$46,345$46,194$51,245$68,545
Adjustments for Features-620-8200-3,075-3,175-3,200-3,825-5,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,910$26,140$40,120$41,770$43,170$42,994$47,420$62,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$230$0$1,650$3,050$2,874$7,300$22,850
Total Invoice$25,112$25,594$37,610$41,960$43,340$42,884$47,860$63,780
Adjustments for Features-587-7780-2,877-2,969-2,971-3,572-5,187
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,525$24,816$37,610$39,083$40,371$39,913$44,288$58,593
Cost Above Minimum$0$291$0$1,473$2,761$2,303$6,678$20,983

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112011201620162016201620162016
ModelCruzeCruze3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTLTZ320i328i328d330e340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100      
6-speed manual  $150   $150$150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300$1300  
FWD$0$0      
RWD  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate      $100$100
Heated steering wheel       $100
Proximity key      $250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150$150      
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15$15
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$0
Obstacle detection, front       $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250     $250
Rear side airbags$300$300      
Rearview camera       $200
Rollover sensor$50$50      
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75      
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential       $500
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger     $0  
8 kWh battery pack     $0  
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0$0$0$0
Body kit$0$0      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25    $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0
Rear spoiler$200$200     $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)       $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200      
Satellite radio - one year subscription      $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound       $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225      
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150$150$150$150$150
Compass   $0$0$0$0$0
Cornering lights       $50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)       $350
Headlight washers       $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25  
LED headlights      $1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights       $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights       $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats       $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50     
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50     
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50     
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100$100$100$100
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Wood trim   $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350       
Performance steering system (optional)       $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0     $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching       $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100  
Total Value of Features$3,575$3,775$2,955$6,030$6,130$6,155$6,780$8,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$620$820$0$3,075$3,175$3,200$3,825$5,575
Value of Feature Adjustments-587-7780-2,877-2,969-2,971-3,572-5,187

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112016
ModelCruze3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in110.6 in
Length181.0 in182.5 in
Width70.7 in71.3 in
Height58.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.3,431 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
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%
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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested-45036%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested25019%
Total Not Requested105081%

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