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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Equinox Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Equinox Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,070

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $7,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,933

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $5,889

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012200920092009
ModelCruzeCruzeEquinoxEquinoxEquinox
Trim2LTLTZLTLTZSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $25,235 $29,140 $29,445
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $23,595 $27,246 $27,531
RS Package 695 595      
Sunroof 900 900 750 750  
Navigation system 995 995 2,145 2,145 2,145
2LT Equipment Group     1,325    
Heated front seats     250    
Leather seating surfaces     595    
Pioneer 260W 7 speakers     395    
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.         990
RS Package 612 524      
Sunroof 792 792 622 622  
Navigation system 876 876 1,780 1,780 1,780
2LT Equipment Group     1,100    
Heated front seats     208    
Leather seating surfaces     494    
Pioneer 260W 7 speakers     328    
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.         822
Options (change) 2,590 2,490 5,460 2,895 3,135
Options (change) 2,280 2,192 4,532 2,402 2,602
Destination 795 795 695 695 695
Total Price $24,070 $26,475 $31,390 $32,730 $33,275
Total Invoice $22,933 $25,133 $28,822 $30,343 $30,828

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,966
Model Year20122012200920092009
ModelCruzeCruzeEquinoxEquinoxEquinox
Trim2LTLTZLTLTZSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4138hp I4185hp V6185hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionM6T6A5A5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6260, 7260, 7260, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18235/60-17235/60-17235/50-18
Total Price$24,070$26,475$31,390$32,730$33,275
Adjustments for Features0-2,055-1,005-1,255-830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,070$24,420$30,385$31,475$32,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$0$1,090$2,060
Total Invoice$22,933$25,133$28,822$30,343$30,828
Adjustments for Features0-1,951-923-1,163-769
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,933$23,182$27,899$29,180$30,059
Cost Above Minimum$0$249$0$1,281$2,160

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20122012200920092009
ModelCruzeCruzeEquinoxEquinoxEquinox
Trim2LTLTZLTLTZSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  $1100
5-speed automatic  $900$900 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250   
Remote keyless entry$225$225   
Remote keyless entry, extended range  $225$225$225
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50   
Front side airbags$350$350   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Obstacle detection, rear $250   
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100$100$100
Purse holder  $0$0$0
Roof rails  $250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200   
Interior air filter$0$0   
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0   
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Compass  $0$0$0
Heated mirrors $25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Total Value of Features$2,445$4,500$3,450$3,700$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,055$1,005$1,255$830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,951-923-1,163-769

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20122009
ModelCruzeEquinox
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in112.5 in
Length181.0 in188.8 in
Width70.7 in71.4 in
Height58.1 in69.3 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.3,603 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in51.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in41.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft335.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.467.1 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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0No
235/60R17 tires400No
Remote start150Yes
Remote keyless entry, extended range0No
Total Requested77563%
Total Not Requested45037%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Sport

Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 260W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180084%
Total Not Requested35016%

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