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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,630

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $4,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,200

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $3,298

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120092009
ModelCruzeCruzeAltimaAltima
TrimLTLTZ3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,425 $22,225 $25,180 $29,380
Base Invoice $17,688 $21,336 $23,337 $27,221
Driver Convenience Package 475      
Machined alloy wheels 0      
2LT Equipment Group 2,500      
225/50R17 395      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 445 445    
RS Package 695 695    
Sunroof 850 850    
Temporary spare tire 100 100    
Premium Package     2,460  
6-speed shiftable CVT     500  
Technology Package     2,000 2,000
Floor mats     175 175
Stability control       600
Rear spoiler       370
Driver Convenience Package 418      
Machined alloy wheels 0      
2LT Equipment Group 2,400      
225/50R17 348      
Navigation system 1,756 1,756    
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 392 392    
RS Package 612 612    
Sunroof 748 748    
Temporary spare tire 88 88    
Premium Package     2,134  
6-speed shiftable CVT     463  
Technology Package     1,735 1,735
Floor mats     134 134
Stability control       520
Rear spoiler       295
Options (change) 7,455 4,085 5,135 3,145
Options (change) 6,762 3,596 4,466 2,684
Destination 750 750 695 695
Total Price $26,630 $27,060 $31,010 $33,220
Total Invoice $25,200 $25,682 $28,498 $30,600

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,296
Model Year2011201120092009
ModelCruzeCruzeAltimaAltima
TrimLTLTZ3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$26,630$27,060$31,010$33,220
Adjustments for Features0-200-1,090-990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,630$26,860$29,920$32,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$230$0$2,310
Total Invoice$25,200$25,682$28,498$30,600
Adjustments for Features0-190-1,002-912
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,200$25,492$27,496$29,688
Cost Above Minimum$0$292$0$2,192

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2011201120092009
ModelCruzeCruzeAltimaAltima
TrimLTLTZ3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,840$3,040$3,930$3,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$1,090$990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-190-1,002-912

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112009
ModelCruzeAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in109.3 in
Length181.0 in189.8 in
Width70.7 in70.7 in
Height58.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.3,146 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.3 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, rear250No
Total Requested25550%
Total Not Requested25050%
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 start150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested182591%
Total Not Requested1759%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested277562%
Total Not Requested167538%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested160088%
Total Not Requested22512%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

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