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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: $24,665

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $10,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,457

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $9,912

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelCruzeCruzeEquinoxEquinox
Trim2LTLTZPremierPremier Turbo Diesel
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $30,800 $33,000
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $29,260 $31,350
RS Package 695 595    
Navigation system 995 995    
Proximity key 300      
Obstacle detection, rear 295      
Sunroof 900 900    
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package     2,620  
Confidence & Convenience II Package     1,895  
Infotainment II Package       1,125
RS Package 612 524    
Navigation system 876 876    
Proximity key 264      
Obstacle detection, rear 260      
Sunroof 792 792    
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package     2,384  
Confidence & Convenience II Package     1,724  
Infotainment II Package       1,024
Options (change) 3,185 2,490 4,515 1,125
Options (change) 2,804 2,192 4,108 1,024
Destination 795 795 995 995
Total Price $24,665 $26,475 $36,310 $35,120
Total Invoice $23,457 $25,133 $34,363 $33,369

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,226
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelCruzeCruzeEquinoxEquinox
Trim2LTLTZPremierPremier Turbo Diesel
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4138hp I4170hp I4137hp I4 D
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$24,665$26,475$36,310$35,120
Adjustments for Features0-1,555-8,115-4,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,665$24,920$28,195$30,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$255$0$2,485
Total Invoice$23,457$25,133$34,363$33,369
Adjustments for Features0-1,476-7,680-4,219
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,457$23,657$26,683$29,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0$2,467

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year2012201220182018
ModelCruzeCruzeEquinoxEquinox
Trim2LTLTZPremierPremier Turbo Diesel
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 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Following distance indicator  $25 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Pedestrian detection  $50 
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera   $200
Safety key  $5$5
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Electric heater (optional)   $0
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Body kit$0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player$125$125  
HD radio  $50$50
Larger infotainment display  $0$0
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
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 
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0$0
Heated second row seats  $200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$1,745$3,300$9,860$6,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,555$8,115$4,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,476-7,680-4,219

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20122018
ModelCruzeEquinox
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in107.3 in
Length181.0 in183.1 in
Width70.7 in72.6 in
Height58.1 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.14.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in39.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft329.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.463.5 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 Premier

Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
HD radio50No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested67530%
Total Not Requested160070%
Confidence & Convenience II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2475100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Premier Turbo Diesel

Infotainment II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested40037%

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