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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: $3,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,200

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $2,676

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120102010
ModelCruzeCruzeAltimaAltima
TrimLTLTZ2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,425 $22,225 $25,630 $24,520
Base Invoice $17,688 $21,336 $23,828 $22,727
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    
Technology Package     1,780 1,780
Fog lights     310  
Rear spoiler     370  
Premium Audio Package     1,240  
Floor mats     175 175
Sport Package       2,370
Premium Package       2,380
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    
Technology Package     1,543 1,543
Fog lights     251  
Rear spoiler     295  
Premium Audio Package     1,075  
Floor mats     134 134
Sport Package       2,056
Premium Package       2,064
Options (change) 7,455 4,085 3,875 6,705
Options (change) 6,762 3,596 3,298 5,797
Destination 750 750 750 750
Total Price $26,630 $27,060 $30,255 $31,975
Total Invoice $25,200 $25,682 $27,876 $29,274

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,510
Model Year2011201120102010
ModelCruzeCruzeAltimaAltima
TrimLTLTZ2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4175hp I4270hp 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)225/50-17225/45-18215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$26,630$27,060$30,255$31,975
Adjustments for Features0-200-180-705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,630$26,860$30,075$31,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$230$0$1,195
Total Invoice$25,200$25,682$27,876$29,274
Adjustments for Features0-190-166-645
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,200$25,492$27,710$28,629
Cost Above Minimum$0$292$0$919

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2011201120102010
ModelCruzeCruzeAltimaAltima
TrimLTLTZ2.5 SL3.5 SR
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$100
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$2,700$2,900$2,880$3,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$180$705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-190-166-645

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112010
ModelCruzeAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in109.3 in
Length181.0 in190.7 in
Width70.7 in70.7 in
Height58.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.3,181 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 port25Yes
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%
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 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested71591%
Total Not Requested759%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested37541%
Total Not Requested55059%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested142570%
Total Not Requested62530%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested177569%
Total Not Requested80031%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested71591%
Total Not Requested759%

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