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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: $24,665

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $18,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,457

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $17,855

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201820182018
ModelCruzeCruzeTraverseTraverseTraverse
Trim2LTLTZLT LeatherPremierHigh Country
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $41,150 $44,450 $52,050
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $39,093 $42,228 $49,448
RS Package 695 595      
Navigation system 995 995      
Proximity key 300        
Obstacle detection, rear 295        
Sunroof 900 900 1,400 1,400  
4WD       1,775  
Class III trailer hitch       650  
Driver Confidence II Package       475  
RS Package 612 524      
Navigation system 876 876      
Proximity key 264        
Obstacle detection, rear 260        
Sunroof 792 792 1,274 1,274  
4WD       1,731  
Class III trailer hitch       592  
Driver Confidence II Package       432  
Options (change) 3,185 2,490 1,400 4,300 0
Options (change) 2,804 2,192 1,274 4,029 0
Destination 795 795 945 945 945
Total Price $24,665 $26,475 $43,495 $49,695 $52,995
Total Invoice $23,457 $25,133 $41,312 $47,202 $50,393

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,817
Model Year20122012201820182018
ModelCruzeCruzeTraverseTraverseTraverse
Trim2LTLTZLT LeatherPremierHigh Country
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4138hp I4310hp V6310hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T9T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD4WD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18255/55-20255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$24,665$26,475$43,495$49,695$52,995
Adjustments for Features0-1,555-7,410-12,085-13,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,665$24,920$36,085$37,610$39,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$255$0$1,525$2,925
Total Invoice$23,457$25,133$41,312$47,202$50,393
Adjustments for Features0-1,476-7,038-11,479-13,298
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,457$23,657$34,274$35,723$37,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0$1,449$2,821

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122012201820182018
ModelCruzeCruzeTraverseTraverseTraverse
Trim2LTLTZLT LeatherPremierHigh Country
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400$1400
FWD$0$0$0  
4WD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag  $150$150$150
Following distance indicator   $25$25
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Safety key  $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch   $250$250
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0
Body kit$0$0   
Bodyside cladding   $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300$300
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
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$125   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Wireless charging station   $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Compass  $0$0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750
Rear camera mirror  $200$200$200
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates    $100
Folding third row seats  $600$600 
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats    $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350   
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350 
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Total Value of Features$2,095$3,650$9,505$14,180$16,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,555$7,410$12,085$13,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,476-7,038-11,479-13,298

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122018
ModelCruzeTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in120.9 in
Length181.0 in204.3 in
Width70.7 in78.6 in
Height58.1 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.4,363 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in62.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in58.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in62.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.458.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.498.2 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 Leather

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse Premier

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Additional engine cooling0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1075100%

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