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2012 Chevrolet Cruze vs. 2018 Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2012 Chevrolet Cruze vs. 2018 Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,695

2012 Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $3,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,483

2012 Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $3,617

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelCruzeCruzeCruze
Trim2LTLTZPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $23,475
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $22,536
RS Package 695 595  
Navigation system 995 995  
Paint, special red 325 325 395
Proximity key 300    
Sunroof 900 900  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package     1,995
Enhanced Convenience Package     865
Fog lights     375
Rear spoiler     425
RS Package 612 524  
Navigation system 876 876  
Paint, special red 286 286 359
Proximity key 264    
Sunroof 792 792  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package     1,815
Enhanced Convenience Package     787
Fog lights     341
Rear spoiler     387
Options (change) 3,215 2,815 4,055
Options (change) 2,830 2,478 3,689
Destination 795 795 875
Total Price $24,695 $26,800 $28,405
Total Invoice $23,483 $25,419 $27,100

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2012 Chevrolet Cruze vs. 2018 Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2012 Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,079
Model Year201220122018
ModelCruzeCruzeCruze
Trim2LTLTZPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4153hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$24,695$26,800$28,405
Adjustments for Features0-1,805-2,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,695$24,995$25,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$0
Total Invoice$23,483$25,419$27,100
Adjustments for Features0-1,712-2,538
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,483$23,707$24,562
Cost Above Minimum$0$224$0

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Features Comparison: 2012 Chevrolet Cruze vs. 2018 Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201220122018
ModelCruzeCruzeCruze
Trim2LTLTZPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote app  $25
Remote start $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key  $5
Vehicle health reports  $0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$345$2,150$3,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,805$2,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,712-2,538

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Specifications Comparison: 2012 Chevrolet Cruze vs. 2018 Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20122018
ModelCruzeCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in106.3 in
Length181.0 in183.7 in
Width70.7 in70.5 in
Height58.1 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.2,836 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
2012 Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

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

Option Package Details
2012 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

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

Option Package Details
2018 Chevrolet Cruze Premier

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%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested35048%
Total Not Requested37552%

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