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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: $24,370

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $8,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,197

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $7,007

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelCruzeCruzeAltimaAltima
Trim2LTLTZ3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $24,470 $28,670
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $22,681 $26,565
RS Package 695 595    
Navigation system 995 995    
Proximity key 300      
Sunroof 900 900    
Sport Package     1,300  
Premium Package     4,200  
Stability control     900 900
Technology Package     2,000 2,000
6-speed shiftable CVT     500  
Floor mats     175 175
Rear spoiler       370
RS Package 612 524    
Navigation system 876 876    
Proximity key 264      
Sunroof 792 792    
Sport Package     1,127  
Premium Package     3,643  
Stability control     780 780
Technology Package     1,734 1,735
6-speed shiftable CVT     461  
Floor mats     137 137
Rear spoiler       292
Options (change) 2,890 2,490 9,075 3,445
Options (change) 2,544 2,192 7,882 2,944
Destination 795 795 695 695
Total Price $24,370 $26,475 $34,240 $32,810
Total Invoice $23,197 $25,133 $31,258 $30,204

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,673
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelCruzeCruzeAltimaAltima
Trim2LTLTZ3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM6T6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$24,370$26,475$34,240$32,810
Adjustments for Features0-1,805-2,485-2,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,370$24,670$31,755$30,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$1,480$0
Total Invoice$23,197$25,133$31,258$30,204
Adjustments for Features0-1,714-2,269-2,334
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,197$23,419$28,989$27,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$222$1,119$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2012201220082008
ModelCruzeCruzeAltimaAltima
Trim2LTLTZ3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $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
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
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  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$1,295$3,100$3,780$3,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,805$2,485$2,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,714-2,269-2,334

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Altima features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122008
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.3,056 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 in42.2 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 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft317.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Altima specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

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?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested195055%
Total Not Requested157545%
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
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
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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