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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: $29,290

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $2,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelCruzeAltimaAltima
TrimPremier2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,475 $28,995 $35,510
Driver Confidence II Package 790    
Enhanced Convenience Package 865    
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,995    
RS Package 995    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 295 375 375
Technology Package   1,290  
Floor mats   235 235
Rear spoiler   405 405
Driver Confidence II Package 719    
Enhanced Convenience Package 787    
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,815    
RS Package 905    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 268 0 0
Technology Package   0  
Floor mats   0 0
Rear spoiler   344 344
Options (change) 4,940 2,305 1,015
Options (change) 4,494 344 344
Destination 875 885 885
Total Price $29,290 $32,185 $37,410

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,706
Model Year201820182018
ModelCruzeAltimaAltima
TrimPremier2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp I4182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT6CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$29,290$32,185$37,410
Adjustments for Features0-325-925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,290$31,860$36,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,625

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201820182018
ModelCruzeAltimaAltima
TrimPremier2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Following distance indicator$25  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Predictive forward collision warning $250$250
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,055$4,380$4,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$325$925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-12-30

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20182018
ModelCruzeAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length183.7 in191.9 in
Width70.5 in72.0 in
Height57.4 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,836 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested75055%
Total Not Requested62545%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested35048%
Total Not Requested37552%
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157582%
Total Not Requested35018%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
225/40VR18 tires400No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested200061%
Total Not Requested127539%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

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

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