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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Sentra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Sentra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,155

Nissan Sentra 1.8 S   
Difference: $2,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,759

Nissan Sentra 1.8 S   
Difference: $3,337

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012200620062006
ModelCruzeCruzeCruzeSentraSentraSentra
TrimLT2LTLTZ1.8 SSE-RSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,555 $20,685 $23,190 $15,200 $18,100 $18,300
Base Invoice $17,813 $19,858 $22,146 $14,137 $16,834 $17,020
RS Package 695 695 595      
All-Star Edition 995          
Sunroof   900 900      
ABS and Side Airbags Package       600 600 600
Sunroof Package       700 700 700
Special Edition Package       500    
Interior air filter       50 50 50
Floor mats       150 150 150
Satellite radio       350 350 350
Audio Fanatic Package         650 650
RS Package 612 612 524      
All-Star Edition 876          
Sunroof   792 792      
ABS and Side Airbags Package       520 520 520
Sunroof Package       607 607 607
Special Edition Package       433    
Interior air filter       40 40 40
Floor mats       113 113 113
Satellite radio       304 304 304
Audio Fanatic Package         564 564
Options (change) 1,690 1,595 1,495 2,350 2,500 2,500
Options (change) 1,488 1,404 1,316 2,017 2,148 2,148
Destination 795 795 795 605 605 605
Total Price $21,040 $23,075 $25,480 $18,155 $21,205 $21,405
Total Invoice $20,096 $22,057 $24,257 $16,759 $19,587 $19,773

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra 1.8 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,398
Model Year201220122012200620062006
ModelCruzeCruzeCruzeSentraSentraSentra
TrimLT2LTLTZ1.8 SSE-RSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4138hp I4126hp I4165hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6M5A4M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9?, 6?, 6300, 9300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/50-17225/45-18195/55-16195/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$21,040$23,075$25,480$18,155$21,205$21,405
Adjustments for Features-2,030-3,530-5,5850-975-825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,010$19,545$19,895$18,155$20,230$20,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$535$885$0$2,075$2,425
Total Invoice$20,096$22,057$24,257$16,759$19,587$19,773
Adjustments for Features-1,939-3,374-5,3170-901-762
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,157$18,683$18,940$16,759$18,686$19,011
Cost Above Minimum$0$526$783$0$1,927$2,252

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year201220122012200620062006
ModelCruzeCruzeCruzeSentraSentraSentra
TrimLT2LTLTZ1.8 SSE-RSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100   
5-speed manual   $0  
4-speed automatic    $800 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250   
Remote start  $150   
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150 $150$150
Brake assist$50$50$50   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Obstacle detection, rear  $250   
Rear side airbags$300$300$300   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350   
Stability control$400$400$400   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75   
Traction control$100$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential     $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 $0$0
Bodyside moldings   $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125   
Aux input$50$50$50   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150   
Automatic headlights$125$125$125   
Heated mirrors  $25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50   
Heated front seats $200$200   
Leather seating surfaces $900$900   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350     
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$3,195$4,695$6,750$1,165$2,140$1,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,030$3,530$5,585$0$975$825
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,939-3,374-5,3170-901-762

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20122006
ModelCruzeSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in99.8 in
Length181.0 in177.5 in
Width70.7 in67.3 in
Height58.1 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.2,514 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in52.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in52.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft311.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-Star Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 1.8 S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
ABS and Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
195/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested82546%
Total Not Requested95054%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
ABS and Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Fanatic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
ABS and Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Fanatic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

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