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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: $23,670

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $10,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,581

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $9,645

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012200820082008
ModelCruzeCruzeLucerneLucerneLucerne
Trim2LTLTZCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $29,920 $37,030 $38,980
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $28,274 $34,993 $36,836
Sunroof 900 900 900 900 900
Obstacle detection, rear 295        
Navigation system 995 995 1,945 1,945 1,945
Driver Confidence Package     995    
Sunroof 792 792 747 747 747
Obstacle detection, rear 260        
Navigation system 876 876 1,614 1,614 1,614
Driver Confidence Package     826    
Options (change) 2,190 1,895 3,840 2,845 2,845
Options (change) 1,928 1,668 3,187 2,361 2,361
Destination 795 795 765 765 765
Total Price $23,670 $25,880 $34,525 $40,640 $42,590
Total Invoice $22,581 $24,609 $32,226 $38,119 $39,962

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Buick Lucerne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,343
Model Year20122012200820082008
ModelCruzeCruzeLucerneLucerneLucerne
Trim2LTLTZCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4197hp V6275hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionM6T6A4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6280, 9280, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18235/55-17245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$23,670$25,880$34,525$40,640$42,590
Adjustments for Features0-1,930-1,395-3,270-3,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,670$23,950$33,130$37,370$39,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$280$0$4,240$5,890
Total Invoice$22,581$24,609$32,226$38,119$39,962
Adjustments for Features0-1,835-1,302-3,067-3,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,581$22,774$30,924$35,052$36,612
Cost Above Minimum$0$193$0$4,128$5,688

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20122012200820082008
ModelCruzeCruzeLucerneLucerneLucerne
Trim2LTLTZCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
4-speed automatic  $800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Proximity key $250   
Remote start $150$150$150$150
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   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog lights $125 $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
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   
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
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$2,070$4,000$3,465$5,340$5,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,930$1,395$3,270$3,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,835-1,302-3,067-3,350

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20122008
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
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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