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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Impala Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Impala Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,075

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $5,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,057

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $4,394

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012200820082008
ModelCruzeCruzeImpalaImpalaImpala
Trim2LTLTZLT 3.9LTZSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $25,155 $27,475 $29,355
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $23,792 $25,984 $27,740
RS Package 695 595      
Sunroof 900 900 900 900 900
Leather seating surfaces     1,125    
Rear spoiler     175 175  
Universal garage door opener     100    
Convenience Package         240
RS Package 612 524      
Sunroof 792 792 747 747 747
Leather seating surfaces     934    
Rear spoiler     145 145  
Universal garage door opener     83    
Convenience Package         199
Options (change) 1,595 1,495 2,300 1,075 1,140
Options (change) 1,404 1,316 1,909 892 946
Destination 795 795 750 750 750
Total Price $23,075 $25,480 $28,205 $29,300 $31,245
Total Invoice $22,057 $24,257 $26,451 $27,626 $29,436

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Impala

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,352
Model Year20122012200820082008
ModelCruzeCruzeImpalaImpalaImpala
Trim2LTLTZLT 3.9LTZSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4233hp V6233hp V6303hp V8
TransmissionM6T6A4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$23,075$25,480$28,205$29,300$31,245
Adjustments for Features0-2,055-45-320-345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,075$23,425$28,160$28,980$30,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$0$820$2,740
Total Invoice$22,057$24,257$26,451$27,626$29,436
Adjustments for Features0-1,956-42-302-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,057$22,301$26,409$27,324$29,111
Cost Above Minimum$0$244$0$915$2,702

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year20122012200820082008
ModelCruzeCruzeImpalaImpalaImpala
Trim2LTLTZLT 3.9LTZSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
4-speed automatic  $800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250   
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
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   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Storage compartment under second row seats  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200   
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 $150$150
Compass  $0$0$0
Heated mirrors $25 $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Trip computer$150$150   
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350   
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,370$4,425$2,415$2,690$2,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,055$45$320$345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,956-42-302-325

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year20122008
ModelCruzeImpala
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in110.5 in
Length181.0 in200.4 in
Width70.7 in72.9 in
Height58.1 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.3,675 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in58.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft318.6 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 Impala LT 3.9

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110079%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Impala SS

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested17564%
Total Not Requested10036%

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