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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: $28,385

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $13,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,105

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $12,132

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelCruzeTraverse
TrimPremierLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,945 $32,760
Base Invoice $22,987 $31,122
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,995  
Enhanced Convenience Package 865  
Bodyside moldings 230  
Engine-block heater 100 75
Fog lights 375  
Navigation system   1,890
Sunroof   1,400
Leather seating surfaces   1,525
2LT Equipment Group   3,145
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,815  
Enhanced Convenience Package 787  
Bodyside moldings 209  
Engine-block heater 91 66
Fog lights 341  
Navigation system   1,663
Sunroof   1,232
Leather seating surfaces   1,342
2LT Equipment Group   2,987
Options (change) 3,565 8,035
Options (change) 3,243 7,290
Destination 875 825
Total Price $28,385 $41,620
Total Invoice $27,105 $39,237

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,181
Model Year20182012
ModelCruzeTraverse
TrimPremierLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine153hp I4281hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/40 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/65-18
Total Price$28,385$41,620
Adjustments for Features0-2,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,385$39,550
Total Invoice$27,105$39,237
Adjustments for Features0-1,951
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,105$37,286

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20182012
ModelCruzeTraverse
TrimPremierLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
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
Rear seat audio controls $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,730$5,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,951

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20182012
ModelCruzeTraverse
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in118.9 in
Length175.3 in205.0 in
Width70.5 in78.4 in
Height57.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,920 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 Headroom37.8 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		22.7 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		22.768.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		47.2 ft3116.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157582%
Total Not Requested35018%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested35048%
Total Not Requested37552%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested92547%
Total Not Requested102553%

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