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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,970

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $9,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,845

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $6,702

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelCruzeCruzeISIS
Trim2LTLTZ250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $29,990 $35,440
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $26,389 $31,186
Navigation system 995 995 2,550 2,550
Sunroof 900 900    
Proximity key 300      
Obstacle detection, rear 295   500 500
Navigation system 876 876 2,168 2,168
Sunroof 792 792    
Proximity key 264      
Obstacle detection, rear 260   400 400
Options (change) 2,490 1,895 3,050 3,050
Options (change) 2,192 1,668 2,568 2,568
Destination 795 795 590 590
Total Price $23,970 $25,880 $33,630 $39,080
Total Invoice $22,845 $24,609 $29,547 $34,344

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,815
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelCruzeCruzeISIS
Trim2LTLTZ250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6T6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$23,970$25,880$33,630$39,080
Adjustments for Features0-1,680-1,010-2,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,970$24,200$32,620$37,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$230$0$4,400
Total Invoice$22,845$24,609$29,547$34,344
Adjustments for Features0-1,597-887-1,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,845$23,012$28,660$32,534
Cost Above Minimum$0$167$0$3,874

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2012201220062006
ModelCruzeCruzeISIS
Trim2LTLTZ250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated front seats$200$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,620$3,300$2,630$3,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,680$1,010$2,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,597-887-1,810

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122006
ModelCruzeIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in107.5 in
Length181.0 in180.1 in
Width70.7 in70.9 in
Height58.1 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

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