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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Pathfinder Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Pathfinder Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,675

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $17,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,585

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $15,667

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelCruzeCruzePathfinder
Trim2LTLTZLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $40,240
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $37,264
Navigation system 995 995  
Proximity key 300    
Sunroof 900 900  
4.0L V6     0
Floor mats     200
Navigation system 876 876  
Proximity key 264    
Sunroof 792 792  
4.0L V6     0
Floor mats     163
Options (change) 2,195 1,895 200
Options (change) 1,932 1,668 163
Destination 795 795 825
Total Price $23,675 $25,880 $41,265
Total Invoice $22,585 $24,609 $38,252

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,833
Model Year201220122012
ModelCruzeCruzePathfinder
Trim2LTLTZLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4138hp I4266hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18265/60-18
Total Price$23,675$25,880$41,265
Adjustments for Features0-1,930-5,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,675$23,950$36,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0
Total Invoice$22,585$24,609$38,252
Adjustments for Features0-1,835-4,834
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,585$22,774$33,418
Cost Above Minimum$0$189$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201220122012
ModelCruzeCruzePathfinder
Trim2LTLTZLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack  $300
Storage compartment under second row seats  $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Running boards  $350
Skid plate (one)  $50
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass  $0
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats  $600
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$2,345$4,275$7,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,930$5,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,835-4,834

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122012
ModelCruzePathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in112.2 in
Length181.0 in192.3 in
Width70.7 in72.8 in
Height58.1 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.4,447 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in34.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.449.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.479.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
4.0L V6
DOHC-4v
266 hp@5600
291 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
4.0L V6
DOHC-4v
266 hp@5600
291 lb-ft@4000
1000No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

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