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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: $21,595

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $12,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,721

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $11,842

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelCruzeTraverse
TrimLTLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $19,820 $32,760
Base Invoice $19,027 $31,122
RS Package 0  
Convenience Package 900  
6-speed manual 0  
Heated front seats   250
Rearview camera   450
RS Package 0  
Convenience Package 819  
6-speed manual 0  
Heated front seats   220
Rearview camera   396
Options (change) 900 700
Options (change) 819 616
Destination 875 825
Total Price $21,595 $34,285
Total Invoice $20,721 $32,563

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,750
Model Year20162012
ModelCruzeTraverse
TrimLTLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine153hp I4281hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/41 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16255/65-18
Total Price$21,595$34,285
Adjustments for Features0-3,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,595$31,030
Total Invoice$20,721$32,563
Adjustments for Features0-3,092
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,721$29,471

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20162012
ModelCruzeTraverse
TrimLTLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags$300 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Electric heater (optional)$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$1,945$5,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,092

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Traverse features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20162012
ModelCruzeTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in118.9 in
Length183.7 in205.0 in
Width70.5 in78.4 in
Height57.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,835 lb.4,790 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 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		14.8 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		14.868.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.8116.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Traverse specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electric heater (optional)0No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested55069%
Total Not Requested25031%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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