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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: $27,850

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $12,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,595

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $10,798

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720122012
ModelCruzeMKZMKZ
TrimPremierBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,475 $34,755 $34,755
Base Invoice $22,536 $32,677 $32,677
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,995    
Enhanced Convenience Package 865    
Fog lights 375    
Door sill trim plates 125    
All-weather floor mats 140 75 75
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     995
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,815    
Enhanced Convenience Package 787    
Fog lights 341    
Door sill trim plates 114    
All-weather floor mats 127 67 67
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     886
Options (change) 3,500 4,315 5,310
Options (change) 3,184 3,841 4,727
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $27,850 $39,945 $40,940
Total Invoice $26,595 $37,393 $38,279

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,161
Model Year201720122012
ModelCruzeMKZMKZ
TrimPremierBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp I4263hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9360, 9600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$27,850$39,945$40,940
Adjustments for Features0-680-1,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,850$39,265$39,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$320
Total Invoice$26,595$37,393$38,279
Adjustments for Features0-637-1,267
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,595$36,756$37,012
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$256

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year201720122012
ModelCruzeMKZMKZ
TrimPremierBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$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, 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  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,600$4,280$4,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$680$1,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-637-1,267

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20172012
ModelCruzeMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.4 in
Length183.7 in190.6 in
Width70.5 in72.2 in
Height57.4 in56.9 in
Curb Weight2,836 lb.3,599 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft316.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157582%
Total Not Requested35018%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested35048%
Total Not Requested37552%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 101A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested87564%
Total Not Requested49036%

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 player125No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested87564%
Total Not Requested49036%

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