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Chevrolet Cruze vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cruze vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,665

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $14,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,457

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $13,623

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelCruzeCruzei3
Trim2LTLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $44,450
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $42,020
RS Package 695 595  
Navigation system 995 995  
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
Proximity key 300    
Sunroof 900 900 1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700
RS Package 612 524  
Navigation system 876 876  
Obstacle detection, rear 260    
Proximity key 264    
Sunroof 792 792 920
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645
Options (change) 3,185 2,490 1,700
Options (change) 2,804 2,192 1,565
Destination 795 795 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $24,665 $26,475 $39,645
Total Invoice $23,457 $25,133 $37,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,607
Model Year201220122018
ModelCruzeCruzei3
Trim2LTLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4138hp I4168hp E
TransmissionM6T6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18155/70-19
Total Price$24,665$26,475$39,645
Adjustments for Features0-1,555-2,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,665$24,920$37,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$255$0
Total Invoice$23,457$25,133$37,080
Adjustments for Features0-1,476-2,016
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,457$23,657$35,064
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. BMW i3

Model Year201220122018
ModelCruzeCruzei3
Trim2LTLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app  $25
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Heat pump  $250
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack  $0
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Digital instruments  $0
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,420$4,975$5,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,555$2,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,476-2,016

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. BMW i3

Model Year20122018
ModelCruzei3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.7 in101.2 in
Length181.0 in157.4 in
Width70.7 in69.9 in
Height58.1 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.2,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.411.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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