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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: $29,120

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $27,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,751

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $24,719

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012201220122012
ModelCruze5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimPremier528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,475 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $22,536 $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220
Enhanced Convenience Package 865        
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,995        
Driver Confidence II Package 790        
RS Package 995        
Door sill trim plates 125        
Technology Package   1,850 1,850    
Driver Assistance Package   1,350 1,350 1,350  
Premium Package   2,250      
Cold Weather Package   1,450 1,450 1,050 1,450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550  
App support   250 250 250 250
Proximity key   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350 350
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750  
Enhanced Convenience Package 787        
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,815        
Driver Confidence II Package 719        
RS Package 905        
Door sill trim plates 114        
Technology Package   1,685 1,685    
Driver Assistance Package   1,230 1,230 1,230  
Premium Package   2,050      
Cold Weather Package   1,320 1,320 955 1,320
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500  
App support   230 230 230 230
Proximity key   910 910 910 910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320 320
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685  
Options (change) 4,770 9,050 7,550 5,300 3,050
Options (change) 4,340 8,245 6,880 4,830 2,780
Destination 875 895 895 895 895
Total Price $29,120 $56,845 $60,945 $67,145 $65,945
Total Invoice $27,751 $52,470 $56,255 $61,980 $60,895

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,051
Model Year20172012201220122012
ModelCruze5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimPremier528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$29,120$56,845$60,945$67,145$65,945
Adjustments for Features0-2,890-2,440-2,240-2,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,120$53,955$58,505$64,905$63,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,550$10,950$9,850
Total Invoice$27,751$52,470$56,255$61,980$60,895
Adjustments for Features0-2,668-2,252-2,068-1,976
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,751$49,802$54,003$59,912$58,919
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,201$10,110$9,117

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172012201220122012
ModelCruze5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimPremier528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Power trunk closer $350   
Remote start$150    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Following distance indicator$25    
Forward collision warning$200    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200    
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Rear side airbags$300    
Rearview camera$200$200$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50    
Safety key$5    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0    
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
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    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0    
Android Auto support$100    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio$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    
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50    
Wireless charging station$75    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Headlight washers $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
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$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, 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
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0    
Total Value of Features$5,305$8,195$7,745$7,545$7,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,890$2,440$2,240$2,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,668-2,252-2,068-1,976

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172012
ModelCruze5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in116.9 in
Length183.7 in193.1 in
Width70.5 in73.2 in
Height57.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,836 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested55076%
Total Not Requested17524%
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157582%
Total Not Requested35018%
Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested85062%
Total Not Requested52538%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
225/40VR18 tires400No
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200No
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested12517%
Total Not Requested60083%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

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