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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: $25,470

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $29,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,191

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $26,614

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132012201220122012
ModelCruzeCruze5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2LTLTZ528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,040 $23,550 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $20,198 $22,490 $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220
Driver Convenience Package 380          
Enhanced Safety Package 790 790        
Navigation system 795 795        
Door sill trim plates 130 130        
Fog lights 340          
Sunroof 900 900        
Proximity key 300   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Technology Package     1,850 1,850    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550  
App support     250 250 250 250
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500
Folding second row seats     475 475   475
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350 350
Premium Package     2,250      
Obstacle detection, rear       750 750  
Driver Convenience Package 334          
Enhanced Safety Package 695 695        
Navigation system 700 700        
Door sill trim plates 114 114        
Fog lights 299          
Sunroof 792 792        
Proximity key 264   910 910 910 910
Technology Package     1,685 1,685    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500  
App support     230 230 230 230
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455
Folding second row seats     430 430   430
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320 320
Premium Package     2,050      
Obstacle detection, rear       685 685  
Options (change) 3,635 2,615 7,225 5,725 3,400 2,575
Options (change) 3,198 2,301 6,580 5,215 3,100 2,345
Destination 795 795 895 895 895 895
Total Price $25,470 $26,960 $55,020 $59,120 $65,245 $65,470
Total Invoice $24,191 $25,586 $50,805 $54,590 $60,250 $60,460

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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: $24,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,002
Model Year201320132012201220122012
ModelCruzeCruze5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2LTLTZ528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionM6T6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$25,470$26,960$55,020$59,120$65,245$65,470
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-4,995-4,545-4,345-4,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,470$25,810$50,025$54,575$60,900$60,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$340$0$4,550$10,875$10,600
Total Invoice$24,191$25,586$50,805$54,590$60,250$60,460
Adjustments for Features0-1,091-4,612-4,197-4,012-4,474
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,191$24,495$46,193$50,393$56,238$55,986
Cost Above Minimum$0$304$0$4,200$10,045$9,793

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201320132012201220122012
ModelCruzeCruze5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2LTLTZ528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system$200$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Rear side airbags$300$300    
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
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 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
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
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
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 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Manual height 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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0    
Total Value of Features$2,400$3,550$7,395$6,945$6,745$7,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$4,995$4,545$4,345$4,845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,091-4,612-4,197-4,012-4,474

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20132012
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 2LT

Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested45575%
Total Not Requested15025%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

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 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 camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
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 camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%

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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