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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Lincoln MKZ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Lincoln MKZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,540

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $15,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,240

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $14,677

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201720172017201720172017
ModelCruzeCruzeMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZ
TrimLTLTZSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,425 $22,225 $36,920 $36,920 $39,670 $39,670 $47,830 $47,830
Base Invoice $17,688 $21,336 $35,074 $35,074 $37,488 $37,488 $44,960 $44,960
2LT Equipment Group 2,500              
Machined alloy wheels 0       595 595    
Driver Convenience Package 475              
Navigation system 1,995 1,995            
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 445 445            
Temporary spare tire 100 100            
Sunroof 850 850 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Select Plus Package     1,255 1,255        
245/40VR19     750 750        
2LT Equipment Group 2,400              
Machined alloy wheels 0       542 542    
Driver Convenience Package 418              
Navigation system 1,756 1,756            
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 392 392            
Temporary spare tire 88 88            
Sunroof 748 748 1,092 1,092 1,092 1,092    
Select Plus Package     1,143 1,143        
245/40VR19     683 683        
Options (change) 6,365 3,390 3,205 3,205 1,795 1,795 0 0
Options (change) 5,802 2,984 2,918 2,918 1,634 1,634 0 0
Destination 750 750 925 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $25,540 $26,365 $41,050 $41,050 $42,390 $42,390 $48,755 $48,755
Total Invoice $24,240 $25,070 $38,917 $38,917 $40,047 $40,047 $45,885 $45,885

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,231
Model Year20112011201720172017201720172017
ModelCruzeCruzeMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZ
TrimLTLTZSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T6CVTT6CVTT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9?, 11?, 11?, 11?, 11?, 20?, 20
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-18245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$25,540$26,365$41,050$41,050$42,390$42,390$48,755$48,755
Adjustments for Features0-350-5,595-5,745-6,245-6,145-8,770-8,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,540$26,015$35,455$35,305$36,145$36,245$39,985$40,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$150$0$840$940$4,680$4,780
Total Invoice$24,240$25,070$38,917$38,917$40,047$40,047$45,885$45,885
Adjustments for Features0-333-5,304-5,446-5,900-5,805-8,254-8,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,240$24,737$33,613$33,471$34,147$34,242$37,631$37,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$497$142$0$676$771$4,160$4,254

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20112011201720172017201720172017
ModelCruzeCruzeMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZ
TrimLTLTZSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 $1100 $1100 
CVT   $1000 $1000 $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50$50    
Power trunk closer    $350$350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote app    $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control    $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power      $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
911 assist  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Inflatable rear seat belts      $200$200
Rear side airbags$300$300      
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50      
Safety key  $5$5$5$5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 $150 
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150      
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 $150 $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription      $200$200
DVD-compatible player$0$0      
HD radio      $50$50
Media drive$15$15      
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound      $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225      
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Compass  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback   $100 $100 $100
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125$125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250$250$250$250
LED headlights      $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim      $250$250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50      
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50      
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner      $650$650
Upgraded floor mats      $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather      $200$200
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300  
Wood trim, alternative type      $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500$500$500
Alloy wheels $350    $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0      
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$2,690$3,040$8,285$8,435$8,935$8,835$11,460$11,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$5,595$5,745$6,245$6,145$8,770$8,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-333-5,304-5,446-5,900-5,805-8,254-8,160

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20112017
ModelCruzeMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in112.2 in
Length181.0 in193.9 in
Width70.7 in73.4 in
Height58.1 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.3,740 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Select

245/40VR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40VR19 tires400No
Machined alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Select Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested67568%
Total Not Requested32532%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Select

245/40VR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40VR19 tires400No
Machined alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Select Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested67568%
Total Not Requested32532%

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