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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: $24,365

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $7,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,193

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $6,590

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelCruzeCruzeEquinoxEquinox
Trim2LTLTZ2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $27,955 $31,650
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $26,557 $30,068
RS Package 695 595    
Navigation system 995 995 795 795
Sunroof 900 900 995 995
Obstacle detection, rear 295      
Floor mats     80 80
Leather seating surfaces     800  
RS Package 612 524    
Navigation system 876 876 700 700
Sunroof 792 792 876 876
Obstacle detection, rear 260      
Floor mats     71 71
Leather seating surfaces     704  
Options (change) 2,885 2,490 2,670 1,870
Options (change) 2,540 2,192 2,351 1,647
Destination 795 795 875 875
Total Price $24,365 $26,475 $31,500 $34,395
Total Invoice $23,193 $25,133 $29,783 $32,590

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,136
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelCruzeCruzeEquinoxEquinox
Trim2LTLTZ2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4138hp I4182hp I4182hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/65-17235/55-18
Total Price$24,365$26,475$31,500$34,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,805-2,595-4,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,365$24,670$28,905$29,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$305$0$780
Total Invoice$23,193$25,133$29,783$32,590
Adjustments for Features0-1,714-2,454-4,463
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,193$23,419$27,329$28,127
Cost Above Minimum$0$226$0$798

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year2012201220142014
ModelCruzeCruzeEquinoxEquinox
Trim2LTLTZ2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Power liftgate   $350
Proximity key $250  
Remote start $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat   $40
Roof rack   $300
Roof rails  $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass  $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$1,370$3,175$3,965$6,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,805$2,595$4,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,714-2,454-4,463

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20122014
ModelCruzeEquinox
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in112.5 in
Length181.0 in187.8 in
Width70.7 in72.5 in
Height58.1 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.3,778 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.463.7 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 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

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