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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: $24,665

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $16,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,457

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $14,433

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012200820082008
ModelCruzeCruze3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2LTLTZ328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $32,700 $39,300 $53,800
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $30,085 $36,155 $49,675
RS Package 695 595      
Navigation system 995 995 2,100 2,100  
Sunroof 900 900     1,050
Obstacle detection, rear 295   350 350 350
Proximity key 300   500 500  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     750 750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550
iPod integration     400 400 400
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Folding second row seats     475 475 475
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450 950
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595 595
Technology Package         3,250
Rear spoiler         0
RS Package 612 524      
Navigation system 876 876 1,910 1,910  
Sunroof 792 792     955
Obstacle detection, rear 260   320 320 320
Proximity key 264   455 455  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     685 685 685
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500
iPod integration     365 365 365
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Folding second row seats     430 430 430
Leather seating surfaces     1,320 1,320 865
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540 540
Technology Package         2,960
Rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 3,185 2,490 7,670 7,670 8,870
Options (change) 2,804 2,192 6,980 6,980 8,075
Destination 795 795 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $24,665 $26,475 $41,195 $47,795 $64,795
Total Invoice $23,457 $25,133 $37,890 $43,960 $59,875

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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: $15,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,904
Model Year20122012200820082008
ModelCruzeCruze3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2LTLTZ328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8
TransmissionM6T6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 10300, 13?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18205/55-16225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$24,665$26,475$41,195$47,795$64,795
Adjustments for Features0-1,555-575-2,375-3,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,665$24,920$40,620$45,420$61,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$255$0$4,800$20,550
Total Invoice$23,457$25,133$37,890$43,960$59,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,476-529-2,184-3,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,457$23,657$37,361$41,776$56,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0$4,415$19,164

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122012200820082008
ModelCruzeCruze3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2LTLTZ328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150$150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
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   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Ski sack  $50$50$50
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 with manual controls  $150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Infotainment 
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
Surround sound   $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  $150
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat   $200$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$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Wood trim  $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$1,970$3,525$2,545$4,345$5,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,555$575$2,375$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,476-529-2,184-3,350

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122008
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.3,341 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
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
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 335i

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
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 M3

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested300100%
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested95057%
Total Not Requested72543%

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