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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: $23,970

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $14,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,845

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $12,605

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelCruzeCruze3-Series3-Series
Trim2LTLTZ325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $30,900 $36,600
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $28,300 $33,485
Navigation system 995 995 2,000 2,000
Sunroof 900 900    
Obstacle detection, rear 295   350 350
Proximity key 300   500 500
Telematics service, such as OnStar     750  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Heated front seats     500 500
Folding second row seats     475 475
Satellite radio     595 595
Leather seating surfaces     1,450  
Premium Package       2,200
Navigation system 876 876 1,820 1,820
Sunroof 792 792    
Obstacle detection, rear 260   320 320
Proximity key 264   455 455
Telematics service, such as OnStar     685  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430 430
Heated front seats     455 455
Folding second row seats     430 430
Satellite radio     540 540
Leather seating surfaces     1,320  
Premium Package       2,000
Options (change) 2,490 1,895 7,095 7,095
Options (change) 2,192 1,668 6,455 6,450
Destination 795 795 695 695
Total Price $23,970 $25,880 $38,690 $44,390
Total Invoice $22,845 $24,609 $35,450 $40,630

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,009
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelCruzeCruze3-Series3-Series
Trim2LTLTZ325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4215hp I6255hp I6
TransmissionM6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$23,970$25,880$38,690$44,390
Adjustments for Features0-1,680-650-3,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,970$24,200$38,040$41,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$230$0$3,050
Total Invoice$22,845$24,609$35,450$40,630
Adjustments for Features0-1,597-596-3,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,845$23,012$34,854$37,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$167$0$2,756

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2012201220062006
ModelCruzeCruze3-Series3-Series
Trim2LTLTZ325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
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  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Ski sack  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 $100
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 $150
Compass   $0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$1,545$3,225$2,195$4,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,680$650$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,597-596-3,020

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122006
ModelCruze3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in108.7 in
Length181.0 in178.2 in
Width70.7 in71.5 in
Height58.1 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.3,286 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested135069%
Total Not Requested60031%

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