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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: $26,235

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $4,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,852

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $3,377

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112013
ModelCruzeCruzeAltima
TrimLTLTZ2.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,425 $22,225 $27,660
Base Invoice $17,688 $21,336 $25,283
2LT Equipment Group 2,500    
Machined alloy wheels 0    
Driver Convenience Package 475    
RS Package 695 695  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 445 445  
Sunroof 850 850 800
Temporary spare tire 100 100  
Technology Package     1,090
Floor mats     185
Rear spoiler     395
2LT Equipment Group 2,400    
Machined alloy wheels 0    
Driver Convenience Package 418    
RS Package 612 612  
Navigation system 1,756 1,756  
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 392 392  
Sunroof 748 748 729
Temporary spare tire 88 88  
Technology Package     946
Floor mats     152
Rear spoiler     329
Options (change) 7,060 4,085 2,470
Options (change) 6,414 3,596 2,156
Destination 750 750 790
Total Price $26,235 $27,060 $30,920
Total Invoice $24,852 $25,682 $28,229

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,496
Model Year201120112013
ModelCruzeCruzeAltima
TrimLTLTZ2.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4182hp I4
TransmissionT6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$26,235$27,060$30,920
Adjustments for Features0-350-965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,235$26,710$29,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0
Total Invoice$24,852$25,682$28,229
Adjustments for Features0-332-881
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,852$25,350$27,348
Cost Above Minimum$0$498$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201120112013
ModelCruzeCruzeAltima
TrimLTLTZ2.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200
Moving object detection, rear  $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,540$2,890$3,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-332-881

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112013
ModelCruzeAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in109.3 in
Length181.0 in191.5 in
Width70.7 in72.0 in
Height58.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.3,109 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

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 start150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%

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