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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: $24,665

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $6,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,457

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $5,276

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelCruzeCruzeAltimaAltima
Trim2LTLTZ2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $28,570 $32,690
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $26,621 $30,453
RS Package 695 595    
Navigation system 995 995    
Proximity key 300      
Sunroof 900 900 800  
Obstacle detection, rear 295      
Floor mats     225 225
Rear spoiler     405 405
RS Package 612 524    
Navigation system 876 876    
Proximity key 264      
Sunroof 792 792 708  
Obstacle detection, rear 260      
Floor mats     175 175
Rear spoiler     344 344
Options (change) 3,185 2,490 1,430 630
Options (change) 2,804 2,192 1,227 519
Destination 795 795 885 885
Total Price $24,665 $26,475 $30,885 $34,205
Total Invoice $23,457 $25,133 $28,733 $31,857

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,034
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelCruzeCruzeAltimaAltima
Trim2LTLTZ2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6T6CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$24,665$26,475$30,885$34,205
Adjustments for Features0-1,555-1,335-3,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,665$24,920$29,550$30,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$255$0$1,245
Total Invoice$23,457$25,133$28,733$31,857
Adjustments for Features0-1,476-1,242-3,176
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,457$23,657$27,491$28,681
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0$1,190

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2012201220172017
ModelCruzeCruzeAltimaAltima
Trim2LTLTZ2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
CVT  $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass  $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height 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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,895$3,450$3,230$5,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,555$1,335$3,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,476-1,242-3,176

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122017
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 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%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

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

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