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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: $6,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,057

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $6,454

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelCruzeCruzeImpalaImpala
Trim2LTLTZLT LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $25,710 $30,035
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $24,681 $28,833
RS Package 695 595    
Sunroof 900 900 900 900
Luxury Edition Package     2,515  
RS Package 612 524    
Sunroof 792 792 792 792
Luxury Edition Package     2,213  
Options (change) 1,595 1,495 3,415 900
Options (change) 1,404 1,316 3,005 792
Destination 795 795 825 825
Total Price $23,075 $25,480 $29,950 $31,760
Total Invoice $22,057 $24,257 $28,511 $30,450

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Impala

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,711
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelCruzeCruzeImpalaImpala
Trim2LTLTZLT LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4211hp V6230hp V6
TransmissionM6T6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$23,075$25,480$29,950$31,760
Adjustments for Features0-2,055-780-880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,075$23,425$29,170$30,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$0$1,710
Total Invoice$22,057$24,257$28,511$30,450
Adjustments for Features0-1,956-743-844
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,057$22,301$27,768$29,606
Cost Above Minimum$0$244$0$1,838

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year2012201220112011
ModelCruzeCruzeImpalaImpala
Trim2LTLTZLT LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
4-speed automatic  $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250  
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
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 
Storage compartment under second row seats  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
USB port$25$25  
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
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$1,895$3,950$2,675$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,055$780$880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,956-743-844

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year20122011
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.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.17.0 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

Luxury Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
Storage compartment under second row seats50No
Total Requested182566%
Total Not Requested95034%

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