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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: $23,970

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $32,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,845

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $30,485

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelCruzeCruze5-Series5-Series
Trim2LTLTZ530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $51,200 $56,450
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $48,295 $53,180
Navigation system 995 995    
Sunroof 900 900    
Proximity key 300     650
Obstacle detection, rear 295   750 750
Premium Package     2,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700 700
Heated front seats     500 500
Temporary spare tire     150 150
Navigation system 876 876    
Sunroof 792 792    
Proximity key 264     600
Obstacle detection, rear 260   685 685
Premium Package     2,115  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645 645
Heated front seats     455 455
Temporary spare tire     140 140
Options (change) 2,490 1,895 4,400 2,750
Options (change) 2,192 1,668 4,040 2,525
Destination 795 795 995 995
Total Price $23,970 $25,880 $56,595 $60,195
Total Invoice $22,845 $24,609 $53,330 $56,700

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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: $25,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,347
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelCruzeCruze5-Series5-Series
Trim2LTLTZ530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionM6T6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$23,970$25,880$56,595$60,195
Adjustments for Features0-1,680-7,575-6,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,970$24,200$49,020$53,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$230$0$4,325
Total Invoice$22,845$24,609$53,330$56,700
Adjustments for Features0-1,597-7,138-6,452
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,845$23,012$46,192$50,248
Cost Above Minimum$0$167$0$4,056

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2012201220172017
ModelCruzeCruze5-Series5-Series
Trim2LTLTZ530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Power trunk closer  $350 
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start $150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Text dictation  $50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice recorder  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50 
Wireless charging station  $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
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$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,420$3,100$8,995$8,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,680$7,575$6,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,597-7,138-6,452

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122017
ModelCruze5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in117.1 in
Length181.0 in194.6 in
Width70.7 in73.5 in
Height58.1 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested115052%
Total Not Requested107548%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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