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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: $26,965

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $12,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,690

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $11,591

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520112011
ModelCruzeCruzeCruzeMKZMKZ
Trim2LTLTZDieselBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,270 $24,270 $25,660 $34,645 $34,645
Base Invoice $22,339 $23,178 $24,634 $32,565 $32,565
Driver Convenience Package 340   340    
Enhanced Safety Package 790 790 790    
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package 995 995      
Navigation system 495 495 495    
Door sill trim plates 140 140 140    
All-weather floor mats 110 110 110 75 75
Sun and Sound Package     995    
Package 101A       2,695 2,695
Remote start       345 345
Sunroof       1,200 1,200
Large energy flow and fuel economy display         0
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers         1,000
Driver Convenience Package 299   299    
Enhanced Safety Package 695 695 695    
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package 876 876      
Navigation system 436 436 436    
Door sill trim plates 123 123 123    
All-weather floor mats 97 97 97 67 67
Sun and Sound Package     876    
Package 101A       2,399 2,399
Remote start       307 307
Sunroof       1,068 1,068
Large energy flow and fuel economy display         0
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers         890
Options (change) 2,870 2,530 2,870 4,315 5,315
Options (change) 2,526 2,227 2,526 3,841 4,731
Destination 825 825 825 875 875
Total Price $26,965 $27,625 $29,355 $39,835 $40,835
Total Invoice $25,690 $26,230 $27,985 $37,281 $38,171

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,533
Model Year20152015201520112011
ModelCruzeCruzeCruzeMKZMKZ
Trim2LTLTZDieselBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4151hp I4 D263hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9250, 9360, 9600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18215/55-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$26,965$27,625$29,355$39,835$40,835
Adjustments for Features-275-7250-1,410-1,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,690$26,900$29,355$38,425$38,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$210$2,665$0$475
Total Invoice$25,690$26,230$27,985$37,281$38,171
Adjustments for Features-262-6880-1,320-1,809
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,428$25,542$27,985$35,961$36,362
Cost Above Minimum$0$114$2,557$0$401

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20152015201520112011
ModelCruzeCruzeCruzeMKZMKZ
Trim2LTLTZDieselBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
CVT    $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Proximity key $250   
Remote app$25$25$25  
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$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Safety key   $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0  
Body kit$0$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio   $50$50
Media drive   $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
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$150  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Total Value of Features$3,000$3,450$2,725$4,135$4,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$275$725$0$1,410$1,935
Value of Feature Adjustments-262-6880-1,320-1,809

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20152011
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 Weight3,085 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 Legroom42.3 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 Volume15.0 ft316.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%

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%
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Diesel

Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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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