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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: $6,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,197

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $5,285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelCruzeCruzeAltimaAltima
Trim2LTLTZ2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $26,270 $25,110
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $24,424 $23,272
RS Package 695 595    
Navigation system 995 995    
Proximity key 300      
Sunroof 900 900    
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
RS Package 612 524    
Navigation system 876 876    
Proximity key 264      
Sunroof 792 792    
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) 2,890 2,490 3,875 6,705
Options (change) 2,544 2,192 3,298 5,797
Destination 795 795 760 760
Total Price $24,370 $26,475 $30,905 $32,575
Total Invoice $23,197 $25,133 $28,482 $29,829

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,810
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelCruzeCruzeAltimaAltima
Trim2LTLTZ2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4175hp I4270hp 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)225/50-17225/45-18215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$24,370$26,475$30,905$32,575
Adjustments for Features0-1,805-1,600-2,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,370$24,670$29,305$30,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$0$1,145
Total Invoice$23,197$25,133$28,482$29,829
Adjustments for Features0-1,714-1,475-1,946
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,197$23,419$27,007$27,883
Cost Above Minimum$0$222$0$876

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2012201220112011
ModelCruzeCruzeAltimaAltima
Trim2LTLTZ2.5 SL3.5 SR
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
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  
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
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Heated mirrors $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
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$945$2,750$2,545$3,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,805$1,600$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,714-1,475-1,946

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122011
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 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 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested177569%
Total Not Requested80031%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%

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