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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: $25,280

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $14,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,024

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $13,369

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelCruzeCruzeMKZMKZ
Trim2LTLTZBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,040 $23,550 $34,755 $34,755
Base Invoice $20,198 $22,490 $32,677 $32,677
Driver Convenience Package 380      
Enhanced Safety Package 790 790    
Navigation system 795 795    
Door sill trim plates 130 130    
Fog lights 340      
All-weather floor mats 110 110 75 75
Sunroof 900 900 1,200 1,200
Package 101A     2,695 2,695
Remote start     345 345
Large energy flow and fuel economy display       0
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers       995
Driver Convenience Package 334      
Enhanced Safety Package 695 695    
Navigation system 700 700    
Door sill trim plates 114 114    
Fog lights 299      
All-weather floor mats 97 97 67 67
Sunroof 792 792 1,068 1,068
Package 101A     2,399 2,399
Remote start     307 307
Large energy flow and fuel economy display       0
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers       886
Options (change) 3,445 2,725 4,315 5,310
Options (change) 3,031 2,398 3,841 4,727
Destination 795 795 875 875
Total Price $25,280 $27,070 $39,945 $40,940
Total Invoice $24,024 $25,683 $37,393 $38,279

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,113
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelCruzeCruzeMKZMKZ
Trim2LTLTZBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4263hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6360, 9600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$25,280$27,070$39,945$40,940
Adjustments for Features0-1,400-2,410-3,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,280$25,670$37,535$37,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$390$0$320
Total Invoice$24,024$25,683$37,393$38,279
Adjustments for Features0-1,328-2,256-2,884
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,024$24,355$35,137$35,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$331$0$258

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year2013201320122012
ModelCruzeCruzeMKZMKZ
Trim2LTLTZBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Proximity key $250  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Brake assist$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key  $5$5
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Compass  $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
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
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$1,475$2,875$3,885$4,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,400$2,410$3,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,328-2,256-2,884

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20132012
ModelCruzeMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in107.4 in
Length181.0 in190.6 in
Width70.7 in72.2 in
Height58.1 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.3,599 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft316.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Total Requested605100%
Total Not Requested00%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 101A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested130095%
Total Not Requested655%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Package 101A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested130095%
Total Not Requested655%

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