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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: $18,865

Chevrolet Cruze LS   
Difference: $8,730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012202120212021
ModelCruzeEquinoxEquinoxEquinox
TrimLSLSLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,800 $26,400 $27,600 $31,500
Connectivity Package 275      
6-speed shiftable automatic 995      
Connectivity Package 242      
6-speed shiftable automatic 876      
Options (change) 1,270 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,118 0 0 0
Destination 795 1,195 1,195 1,195
Total Price $18,865 $27,595 $28,795 $32,695

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Cruze LS
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,245
Model Year2012202120212021
ModelCruzeEquinoxEquinoxEquinox
TrimLSLSLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/35 MPG26/31 MPG26/31 MPG26/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/65-17225/65-17225/60-18
Total Price$18,865$27,595$28,795$32,695
Adjustments for Features0-2,850-4,325-8,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,865$24,745$24,470$24,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$665$390$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year2012202120212021
ModelCruzeEquinoxEquinoxEquinox
TrimLSLSLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Cruise control $150$150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Power liftgate   $350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start   $150
Remote start via app $75$75 
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Following distance indicator $25$25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Safety key $5$5$5
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD player$125   
Larger infotainment display   $0
MP3-compatible player$50   
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0$0$0
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Total Value of Features$2,195$5,045$6,520$10,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,850$4,325$8,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-123-179-315

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20122021
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 Weight3,102 lb.3,274 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 LS

Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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