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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Buick Lucerne Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Buick Lucerne Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,935

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $9,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,588

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $8,261

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011200820082008
ModelCruzeCruzeLucerneLucerneLucerne
TrimLTLTZCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,425 $22,225 $29,920 $37,030 $38,980
Base Invoice $17,688 $21,336 $28,274 $34,993 $36,836
2LT Equipment Group 2,500        
Machined alloy wheels 0        
Driver Convenience Package 475        
225/50R17 395        
Temporary spare tire 100 100      
Sunroof 850 850 900 900 900
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,945 1,945 1,945
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 445 445      
Driver Confidence Package     995    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     750 750 750
2LT Equipment Group 2,400        
Machined alloy wheels 0        
Driver Convenience Package 418        
225/50R17 348        
Temporary spare tire 88 88      
Sunroof 748 748 747 747 747
Navigation system 1,756 1,756 1,614 1,614 1,614
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 392 392      
Driver Confidence Package     826    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     623 623 623
Options (change) 6,760 3,390 4,590 3,595 3,595
Options (change) 6,150 2,984 3,810 2,984 2,984
Destination 750 750 765 765 765
Total Price $25,935 $26,365 $35,275 $41,390 $43,340
Total Invoice $24,588 $25,070 $32,849 $38,742 $40,585

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Buick Lucerne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,819
Model Year20112011200820082008
ModelCruzeCruzeLucerneLucerneLucerne
TrimLTLTZCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4197hp V6275hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9?, 6280, 9280, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18235/55-17245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$25,935$26,365$35,275$41,390$43,340
Adjustments for Features0-200-475-2,350-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,935$26,165$34,800$39,040$40,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$230$0$4,240$5,890
Total Invoice$24,588$25,070$32,849$38,742$40,585
Adjustments for Features0-190-442-2,200-2,482
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,588$24,880$32,407$36,542$38,103
Cost Above Minimum$0$292$0$4,135$5,696

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20112011200820082008
ModelCruzeCruzeLucerneLucerneLucerne
TrimLTLTZCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
4-speed automatic  $800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$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   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Super-heated washer fluid  $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
Media drive$15$15   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog lights   $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated front seats$200$200 $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual tilt 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$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Alloy wheels $350   
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850$850$850
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$3,415$3,615$3,890$5,765$6,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$475$2,350$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-190-442-2,200-2,482

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20112008
ModelCruzeLucerne
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in115.6 in
Length181.0 in203.2 in
Width70.7 in73.8 in
Height58.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in41.4 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote start150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Total Requested187594%
Total Not Requested1256%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested505100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne CXL

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested85074%
Total Not Requested30026%

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