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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,365

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $16,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,193

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $14,947

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220102010
ModelCruzeCruzeTraverseTraverse
Trim2LTLTZLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $31,745 $37,985
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $30,158 $36,086
RS Package 695 595    
Navigation system 995 995 1,890 1,890
Obstacle detection, rear 295      
Sunroof 900 900 1,400 1,400
Personal Connectivity Package     340  
Leather seating surfaces     1,775  
2LT Equipment Group     2,580  
RS Package 612 524    
Navigation system 876 876 1,663 1,663
Obstacle detection, rear 260      
Sunroof 792 792 1,232 1,232
Personal Connectivity Package     299  
Leather seating surfaces     1,562  
2LT Equipment Group     2,451  
Options (change) 2,885 2,490 7,985 3,290
Options (change) 2,540 2,192 7,207 2,895
Destination 795 795 775 775
Total Price $24,365 $26,475 $40,505 $42,050
Total Invoice $23,193 $25,133 $38,140 $39,756

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,328
Model Year2012201220102010
ModelCruzeCruzeTraverseTraverse
Trim2LTLTZLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4138hp I4281hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18255/65-18255/55-20
Total Price$24,365$26,475$40,505$42,050
Adjustments for Features0-1,805-4,905-5,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,365$24,670$35,600$36,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$305$0$770
Total Invoice$23,193$25,133$38,140$39,756
Adjustments for Features0-1,714-4,619-5,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,193$23,419$33,521$34,386
Cost Above Minimum$0$226$0$865

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year2012201220102010
ModelCruzeCruzeTraverseTraverse
Trim2LTLTZLTLTZ
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 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key $250  
Remote start $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Cargo Management 
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Infotainment 
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
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  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
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
Folding third row seats  $600$600
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$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$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$1,520$3,325$6,425$7,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,805$4,905$5,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,714-4,619-5,370

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122010
ModelCruzeTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in118.9 in
Length181.0 in205.0 in
Width70.7 in78.4 in
Height58.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.4,791 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.468.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.4116.4 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 Traverse LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Personal Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested37526%
Total Not Requested105074%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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