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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,540

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $15,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,240

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $14,360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelCruzeCruzeES
TrimLTLTZ350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,425 $22,225 $36,725
Base Invoice $17,688 $21,336 $34,400
Driver Convenience Package 475    
Machined alloy wheels 0    
2LT Equipment Group 2,500    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,465
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 445 445  
Temporary spare tire 100 100  
Sunroof 850 850  
Obstacle detection, rear     500
Heated front seats     640
Driver Convenience Package 418    
Machined alloy wheels 0    
2LT Equipment Group 2,400    
Navigation system 1,756 1,756 2,277
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 392 392  
Temporary spare tire 88 88  
Sunroof 748 748  
Obstacle detection, rear     460
Heated front seats     588
Options (change) 6,365 3,390 3,605
Options (change) 5,802 2,984 3,325
Destination 750 750 875
Total Price $25,540 $26,365 $41,205
Total Invoice $24,240 $25,070 $38,600

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,559
Model Year201120112012
ModelCruzeCruzeES
TrimLTLTZ350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 986, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$25,540$26,365$41,205
Adjustments for Features0-350-2,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,540$26,015$38,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0
Total Invoice$24,240$25,070$38,600
Adjustments for Features0-333-2,801
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,240$24,737$35,799
Cost Above Minimum$0$497$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Lexus ES

Model Year201120112012
ModelCruzeCruzeES
TrimLTLTZ350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Fog lights  $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,640$2,990$5,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$2,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-333-2,801

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20112012
ModelCruzeES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in109.3 in
Length181.0 in191.1 in
Width70.7 in71.1 in
Height58.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested505100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote start150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested182591%
Total Not Requested1759%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%

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