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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: $25,035

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $6,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,809

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $5,064

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelCruzeCruzeAltimaAltima
Trim2LTLTZ2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,040 $23,550 $26,750 $25,570
Base Invoice $20,198 $22,490 $24,860 $23,697
RS Package 695      
Driver Convenience Package 380      
Navigation system 795 795    
Door sill trim plates 130 130 175 175
Proximity key 300      
Sunroof 900 900    
Rear spoiler   410 375  
Premium Audio Package     990  
Technology Package     1,780 1,780
Fog lights     315  
Floor mats     180 180
Sport Package       2,370
Premium Package       2,130
RS Package 612      
Driver Convenience Package 334      
Navigation system 700 700    
Door sill trim plates 114 114 126 126
Proximity key 264      
Sunroof 792 792    
Rear spoiler   361 303  
Premium Audio Package     859  
Technology Package     1,543 1,543
Fog lights     256  
Floor mats     146 146
Sport Package       2,056
Premium Package       1,848
Options (change) 3,200 2,235 3,815 6,635
Options (change) 2,816 1,967 3,233 5,719
Destination 795 795 780 780
Total Price $25,035 $26,580 $31,345 $32,985
Total Invoice $23,809 $25,252 $28,873 $30,196

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,170
Model Year2013201320122012
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$25,035$26,580$31,345$32,985
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-970-1,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,035$25,430$30,375$31,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$0$1,115
Total Invoice$23,809$25,252$28,873$30,196
Adjustments for Features0-1,093-894-1,369
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,809$24,159$27,979$28,827
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$0$848

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2013201320122012
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$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  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
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   
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
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$1,100$2,250$2,070$2,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$970$1,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,093-894-1,369

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20132012
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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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%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested45575%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%
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 streaming25Yes
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%

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
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested187576%
Total Not Requested60024%
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 streaming25Yes
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%

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