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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: $15,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,457

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $14,128

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201520152015201520152015
ModelCruzeCruze3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2LTLTZ320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $32,950 $37,500 $39,000 $43,750 $50,150 $62,000
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $30,995 $35,180 $36,560 $40,930 $46,820 $57,720
RS Package 695 595            
Navigation system 995 995 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Sunroof 900 900 1,050         0
Obstacle detection, rear 295              
Proximity key 300              
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550 550 550
Leather seating surfaces     1,450         0
Cold Weather Package     950          
Premium Package       3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200  
Heated front seats       500 500 500 500  
Executive Package               4,300
Wood trim               0
RS Package 612 524            
Navigation system 876 876 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955  
Sunroof 792 792 955         0
Obstacle detection, rear 260              
Proximity key 264              
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500 500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces     1,320         0
Cold Weather Package     865          
Premium Package       2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000  
Heated front seats       455 455 455 455  
Executive Package               3,915
Wood trim               0
Options (change) 3,185 2,490 6,150 6,300 6,300 5,400 5,400 4,850
Options (change) 2,804 2,192 5,595 5,730 5,730 4,910 4,910 4,415
Destination 795 795 995 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $24,665 $26,475 $40,095 $44,795 $46,295 $50,145 $56,545 $67,845
Total Invoice $23,457 $25,133 $37,585 $41,905 $43,285 $46,835 $52,725 $63,130

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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: $14,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,425
Model Year20122012201520152015201520152015
ModelCruzeCruze3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2LTLTZ320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H425hp I6
TransmissionM6T6M6M6T8M6T8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$24,665$26,475$40,095$44,795$46,295$50,145$56,545$67,845
Adjustments for Features0-1,555-750-2,550-4,000-3,500-4,675-5,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,665$24,920$39,345$42,245$42,295$46,645$51,870$62,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$255$0$2,900$2,950$7,300$12,525$22,775
Total Invoice$23,457$25,133$37,585$41,905$43,285$46,835$52,725$63,130
Adjustments for Features0-1,476-703-2,385-3,740-3,269-4,359-5,327
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,457$23,657$36,882$39,520$39,545$43,566$48,366$57,803
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0$2,638$2,663$6,684$11,484$20,921

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122012201520152015201520152015
ModelCruzeCruze3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2LTLTZ320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150 $150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300 $1300 
FWD$0$0      
RWD  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100    $100
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote start $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      
Temporary spare tire$150$150      
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 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0 $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)       $0
Body kit$0$0      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0
Rear spoiler$200$200     $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)       $0
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0$0
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
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15$15
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200      
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
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
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    $50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display      $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights     $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10       
Visor mirror, passenger$10       
Xenon HID headlights     $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates       $100
Heated second row seats  $200    $200
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
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50     
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50     
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150$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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat       $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)       $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0     $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching       $50
Total Value of Features$2,345$3,900$3,095$4,895$6,345$5,845$7,020$8,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,555$750$2,550$4,000$3,500$4,675$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,476-703-2,385-3,740-3,269-4,359-5,327

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122015
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.3,411 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 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 320i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested205076%
Total Not Requested65024%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested205076%
Total Not Requested65024%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

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
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested50026%
Total Not Requested140074%

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