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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: $25,695

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $17,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,390

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $15,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132011201120112011
ModelCruzeCruze3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2LTLTZ328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,040 $23,550 $34,600 $42,050 $44,150 $55,900
Base Invoice $20,198 $22,490 $32,030 $38,885 $40,820 $51,630
RS Package 695          
Enhanced Safety Package 790 790        
Driver Convenience Package 380          
Navigation system 795 795 2,100 2,100 2,100  
Proximity key 300   500 500 500  
Sunroof 900 900 1,050     1,050
Rear spoiler   410       0
Telematics service, such as OnStar     750 750 750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550
App support     250 250 250 250
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500
Folding second row seats     475 475 475 475
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750 750  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350 350
Leather seating surfaces       1,450 1,450 950
iPod integration       400 400  
Convenience Package           2,900
RS Package 612          
Enhanced Safety Package 695 695        
Driver Convenience Package 334          
Navigation system 700 700 1,910 1,910 1,910  
Proximity key 264   455 455 455  
Sunroof 792 792 955     955
Rear spoiler   361       0
Telematics service, such as OnStar     685 685 685 685
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500 500
App support     230 230 230 230
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455
Folding second row seats     430 430 430 430
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685 685  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320 320
Leather seating surfaces       1,320 1,320 865
iPod integration       365 365  
Convenience Package           2,640
Options (change) 3,860 2,895 7,275 8,075 8,075 7,775
Options (change) 3,397 2,548 6,625 7,355 7,355 7,080
Destination 795 795 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $25,695 $27,240 $42,750 $51,000 $53,100 $65,850
Total Invoice $24,390 $25,833 $39,530 $47,115 $49,050 $60,885

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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: $16,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,414
Model Year201320132011201120112011
ModelCruzeCruze3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2LTLTZ328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8
TransmissionM6T6T6M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6180, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$25,695$27,240$42,750$51,000$53,100$65,850
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-785-1,385-2,335-1,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,695$26,090$41,965$49,615$50,765$64,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$0$7,650$8,800$22,525
Total Invoice$24,390$25,833$39,530$47,115$49,050$60,885
Adjustments for Features0-1,091-726-1,279-2,157-1,257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,390$24,742$38,804$45,836$46,893$59,628
Cost Above Minimum$0$352$0$7,032$8,089$20,824

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201320132011201120112011
ModelCruzeCruze3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2LTLTZ328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 $1100 
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150$150    
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system$200$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300    
Rearview camera$200$200    
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Ski sack  $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
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200   $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
USB port$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150   $150
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   $0
Total Value of Features$2,900$4,050$3,685$4,285$5,235$4,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$785$1,385$2,335$1,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,091-726-1,279-2,157-1,257

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20132011
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%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested25542%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested24017%

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