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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: $23,670

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $15,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,581

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $14,064

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122013201320132013
ModelCruzeCruze3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2LTLTZ320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $32,550 $36,850 $43,150 $49,650
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $30,125 $34,080 $39,880 $45,860
Navigation system 995 995 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150
Sunroof 900 900 1,050 1,050    
Obstacle detection, rear 295     750 750 750
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550
Cold Weather Package     950      
Heated front seats       500 500 500
DUPL Voice texting capability           0
Navigation system 876 876 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955
Sunroof 792 792 955 955    
Obstacle detection, rear 260     685 685 685
Leather seating surfaces     1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500 500
Cold Weather Package     865      
Heated front seats       455 455 455
DUPL Voice texting capability           0
Options (change) 2,190 1,895 6,150 6,450 5,400 5,400
Options (change) 1,928 1,668 5,595 5,870 4,915 4,915
Destination 795 795 925 925 925 925
Total Price $23,670 $25,880 $39,625 $44,225 $49,475 $55,975
Total Invoice $22,581 $24,609 $36,645 $40,875 $45,720 $51,700

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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: $14,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,139
Model Year201220122013201320132013
ModelCruzeCruze3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2LTLTZ320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4180hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionM6T6M6M6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$23,670$25,880$39,625$44,225$49,475$55,975
Adjustments for Features0-1,930-1,000-2,600-4,400-4,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,670$23,950$38,625$41,625$45,075$51,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$280$0$3,000$6,450$12,875
Total Invoice$22,581$24,609$36,645$40,875$45,720$51,700
Adjustments for Features0-1,835-925-2,403-4,066-4,133
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,581$22,774$35,720$38,472$41,654$47,567
Cost Above Minimum$0$193$0$2,752$5,934$11,847

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201220122013201320132013
ModelCruzeCruze3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2LTLTZ320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100   
Proximity key $250    
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote start $150    
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Universal garage door opener   $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250$250$250
Rear side airbags$300$300    
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
DUPL Voice texting capability     $50
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200    
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 $150$150$150
Compass   $0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125
Headlight washers  $50   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10     
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Wood trim   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0    
Total Value of Features$1,770$3,700$2,770$4,370$6,170$6,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,930$1,000$2,600$4,400$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,835-925-2,403-4,066-4,133

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122013
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.3,361 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
BMW 3-Series 320i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90089%
Total Not Requested11511%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90089%
Total Not Requested11511%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90089%
Total Not Requested11511%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90089%
Total Not Requested11511%

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