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Chevrolet Cruze vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cruze vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,440

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $28,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,152

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $25,513

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012201220122012
ModelCruzeCruze5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTLTZ528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,425 $22,225 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $17,688 $21,336 $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220
Driver Convenience Package 475          
Machined alloy wheels 0          
2LT Equipment Group 2,500          
Navigation system 1,995 1,995        
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 445 445        
Sunroof 850 850        
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550  
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500
Folding second row seats     475 475   475
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350 350
Technology Package     1,850 1,850    
Premium Package     2,250      
Obstacle detection, rear       750 750  
Driver Convenience Package 418          
Machined alloy wheels 0          
2LT Equipment Group 2,400          
Navigation system 1,756 1,756        
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 392 392        
Sunroof 748 748        
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500  
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455
Folding second row seats     430 430   430
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320 320
Technology Package     1,685 1,685    
Premium Package     2,050      
Obstacle detection, rear       685 685  
Options (change) 6,265 3,290 5,975 4,475 2,150 1,325
Options (change) 5,714 2,896 5,440 4,075 1,960 1,205
Destination 750 750 895 895 895 895
Total Price $25,440 $26,265 $53,770 $57,870 $63,995 $64,220
Total Invoice $24,152 $24,982 $49,665 $53,450 $59,110 $59,320

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,867
Model Year201120112012201220122012
ModelCruzeCruze5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTLTZ528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$25,440$26,265$53,770$57,870$63,995$64,220
Adjustments for Features0-350-5,030-4,580-4,380-4,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,440$25,915$48,740$53,290$59,615$59,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0$4,550$10,875$10,600
Total Invoice$24,152$24,982$49,665$53,450$59,110$59,320
Adjustments for Features0-333-4,646-4,230-4,046-4,508
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,152$24,649$45,019$49,220$55,064$54,812
Cost Above Minimum$0$497$0$4,201$10,045$9,793

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201120112012201220122012
ModelCruzeCruze5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTLTZ528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer  $350   
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150$150    
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Rear side airbags$300$300    
Rearview camera  $200$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
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  $100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125 
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $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
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
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 + travel 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$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350     
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Total Value of Features$3,100$3,450$8,130$7,680$7,480$7,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$5,030$4,580$4,380$4,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-333-4,646-4,230-4,046-4,508

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112012
ModelCruze5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in116.9 in
Length181.0 in193.1 in
Width70.7 in73.2 in
Height58.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested505100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote start150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71576%
Total Not Requested22524%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested115058%
Total Not Requested85042%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71576%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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