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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: $4,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,852

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $3,881

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120172017
ModelCruzeCruzeAltimaAltima
TrimLTLTZ2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,425 $22,225 $28,570 $32,690
Base Invoice $17,688 $21,336 $26,621 $30,453
Driver Convenience Package 475      
Machined alloy wheels 0      
2LT Equipment Group 2,500      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 445 445    
RS Package 695 695    
Sunroof 850 850 800  
Temporary spare tire 100 100    
Floor mats     225 225
Rear spoiler     405 405
Driver Convenience Package 418      
Machined alloy wheels 0      
2LT Equipment Group 2,400      
Navigation system 1,756 1,756    
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 392 392    
RS Package 612 612    
Sunroof 748 748 708  
Temporary spare tire 88 88    
Floor mats     175 175
Rear spoiler     344 344
Options (change) 7,060 4,085 1,430 630
Options (change) 6,414 3,596 1,227 519
Destination 750 750 885 885
Total Price $26,235 $27,060 $30,885 $34,205
Total Invoice $24,852 $25,682 $28,733 $31,857

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,588
Model Year2011201120172017
ModelCruzeCruzeAltimaAltima
TrimLTLTZ2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-18215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$26,235$27,060$30,885$34,205
Adjustments for Features0-350-315-2,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,235$26,710$30,570$31,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0$1,245
Total Invoice$24,852$25,682$28,733$31,857
Adjustments for Features0-332-293-2,226
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,852$25,350$28,440$29,631
Cost Above Minimum$0$498$0$1,191

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2011201120172017
ModelCruzeCruzeAltimaAltima
TrimLTLTZ2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
CVT  $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
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 
Active grille shutters  $0 
Body kit$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation system$600$600 $600
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,240$3,590$3,555$5,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$315$2,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-332-293-2,226

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112017
ModelCruzeAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in109.3 in
Length181.0 in191.9 in
Width70.7 in72.0 in
Height58.1 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.3,198 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

Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested505100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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