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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: $24,665

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $16,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,457

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $14,526

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelCruzeCruzePathfinderPathfinder
Trim2LTLTZSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $36,410 $41,610
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $33,837 $38,663
RS Package 695 595    
Navigation system 995 995    
Obstacle detection, rear 295      
Proximity key 300      
Sunroof 900 900    
Premium Package     3,330  
Floor mats     210 210
RS Package 612 524    
Navigation system 876 876    
Obstacle detection, rear 260      
Proximity key 264      
Sunroof 792 792    
Premium Package     3,087  
Floor mats     159 159
Options (change) 3,185 2,490 3,540 210
Options (change) 2,804 2,192 3,246 159
Destination 795 795 900 900
Total Price $24,665 $26,475 $40,850 $42,720
Total Invoice $23,457 $25,133 $37,983 $39,722

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,092
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelCruzeCruzePathfinderPathfinder
Trim2LTLTZSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4138hp I4260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionM6T6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$24,665$26,475$40,850$42,720
Adjustments for Features0-1,555-6,920-7,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,665$24,920$33,930$35,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$255$0$1,470
Total Invoice$23,457$25,133$37,983$39,722
Adjustments for Features0-1,476-6,434-6,806
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,457$23,657$31,549$32,916
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0$1,367

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year2012201220162016
ModelCruzeCruzePathfinderPathfinder
Trim2LTLTZSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
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
Compass  $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125$125
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
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  
Total Value of Features$1,645$3,200$8,565$8,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,555$6,920$7,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,476-6,434-6,806

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122016
ModelCruzePathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in114.2 in
Length181.0 in197.2 in
Width70.7 in77.2 in
Height58.1 in69.6 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.4,150 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in60.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in60.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in41.7 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.447.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.479.8 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 Pathfinder SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Around view cameras300No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160053%
Total Not Requested140047%

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