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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: $24,665

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $30,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,457

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $27,333

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009200920092009
ModelCruzeCruze5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2LTLTZ528i535i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $45,800 $51,100 $60,400 $85,500
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $42,315 $47,190 $55,750 $78,840
RS Package 695 595        
Navigation system 995 995 1,900 1,900 1,900  
Sunroof 900 900        
Obstacle detection, rear 295   750 750    
Proximity key 300   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Premium Package     2,400 2,200    
Rear side airbags     385 385 385 385
iPod integration     400 400 400 400
Folding second row seats     475 475 475 475
Heated front seats     500 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595 595 595
Rear spoiler           0
Wood trim           0
RS Package 612 524        
Navigation system 876 876 1,730 1,730 1,730  
Sunroof 792 792        
Obstacle detection, rear 260   685 685    
Proximity key 264   910 910 910 910
Premium Package     2,185 2,000    
Rear side airbags     350 350 350 350
iPod integration     365 365 365 365
Folding second row seats     430 430 430 430
Heated front seats     455 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540 540 540
Rear spoiler           0
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 3,185 2,490 8,405 8,205 5,255 2,855
Options (change) 2,804 2,192 7,650 7,465 4,780 2,595
Destination 795 795 825 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 3,000
Total Price $24,665 $26,475 $55,030 $60,130 $66,480 $92,180
Total Invoice $23,457 $25,133 $50,790 $55,480 $61,355 $85,260

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,384
Model Year201220122009200920092009
ModelCruzeCruze5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2LTLTZ528i535i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionM6T6M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19
Total Price$24,665$26,475$55,030$60,130$66,480$92,180
Adjustments for Features0-1,555-3,195-3,845-3,845-6,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,665$24,920$51,835$56,285$62,635$85,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$255$0$4,450$10,800$33,835
Total Invoice$23,457$25,133$50,790$55,480$61,355$85,260
Adjustments for Features0-1,476-2,949-3,548-3,549-6,021
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,457$23,657$47,841$51,932$57,806$79,239
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0$4,091$9,965$31,398

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201220122009200920092009
ModelCruzeCruze5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2LTLTZ528i535i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100    
7-speed automated manual     $1200
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $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$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
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
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    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200   $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote     $200
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player$50$50    
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
Surround sound     $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 driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150
Compass  $0$0$0 
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$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$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$1,595$3,150$4,790$5,440$5,440$8,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,555$3,195$3,845$3,845$6,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,476-2,949-3,548-3,549-6,021

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122009
ModelCruze5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in113.7 in
Length181.0 in191.1 in
Width70.7 in72.7 in
Height58.1 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.3,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105055%
Total Not Requested85045%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105066%
Total Not Requested55034%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
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 5-Series M5

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%

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