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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Xterra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Xterra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,775

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $10,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,926

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $9,476

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelCruzeCruzeXterra
TrimLTLTZPRO-4X
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $18,425 $22,225 $30,370
Base Invoice $17,688 $21,336 $28,454
2LT Equipment Group 2,500    
Machined alloy wheels 0    
Temporary spare tire 100 100  
iPod integration     260
Leather seating surfaces     1,000
2LT Equipment Group 2,400    
Machined alloy wheels 0    
Temporary spare tire 88 88  
iPod integration     214
Leather seating surfaces     909
Options (change) 2,600 100 1,260
Options (change) 2,488 88 1,123
Destination 750 750 825
Total Price $21,775 $23,075 $32,455
Total Invoice $20,926 $22,174 $30,402

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,450
Model Year201120112012
ModelCruzeCruzeXterra
TrimLTLTZPRO-4X
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4138hp I4261hp V6
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-18265/75-16
Total Price$21,775$23,075$32,455
Adjustments for Features0-855-1,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,775$22,220$31,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$445$0
Total Invoice$20,926$22,174$30,402
Adjustments for Features0-822-1,026
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,926$21,352$29,376
Cost Above Minimum$0$426$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year201120112012
ModelCruzeCruzeXterra
TrimLTLTZPRO-4X
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
4WD, part-time w/low range  $1700
Accessories 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
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 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack  $300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Small cargo box, roof-mounted  $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Skid plates  $150
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
iPod integration  $100
Satellite radio$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Light bar  $150
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$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 
All-terrain tires  $0
Alloy wheels $350 
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350
Off-road suspension (upgrade)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$4,220$5,075$5,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$855$1,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-822-1,026

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20112012
ModelCruzeXterra
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in106.3 in
Length181.0 in178.7 in
Width70.7 in72.8 in
Height58.1 in74.9 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.4,144 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.465.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Remote start150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested142571%
Total Not Requested57529%

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