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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Lincoln MKS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Lincoln MKS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,100

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $21,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,092

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $19,721

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelCruzeCruzeMKS
TrimLTLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,425 $22,225 $41,500
Base Invoice $17,688 $21,336 $39,035
Driver Convenience Package 475    
Machined alloy wheels 0    
2LT Equipment Group 2,500    
Temporary spare tire 100 100  
Sunroof 850 850  
Remote start     425
Panoramic sunroof     1,695
Driver Convenience Package 418    
Machined alloy wheels 0    
2LT Equipment Group 2,400    
Temporary spare tire 88 88  
Sunroof 748 748  
Remote start     394
Panoramic sunroof     1,509
Options (change) 3,925 950 2,120
Options (change) 3,654 836 1,903
Destination 750 750 875
Total Price $23,100 $23,925 $44,495
Total Invoice $22,092 $22,922 $41,813

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,849
Model Year201120112012
ModelCruzeCruzeMKS
TrimLTLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4273hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-18235/55-18
Total Price$23,100$23,925$44,495
Adjustments for Features0-350-5,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,100$23,575$39,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0
Total Invoice$22,092$22,922$41,813
Adjustments for Features0-335-4,872
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,092$22,587$36,941
Cost Above Minimum$0$495$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year201120112012
ModelCruzeCruzeMKS
TrimLTLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
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
911 assist  $25
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Safety key  $5
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass  $0
Fog lights  $125
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,025$4,375$9,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$5,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-335-4,872

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20112012
ModelCruzeMKS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in112.9 in
Length181.0 in204.1 in
Width70.7 in75.9 in
Height58.1 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.4,139 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft318.4 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 start150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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