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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,070

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $840

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,933

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $517

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelCruzeCruzeImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
Trim2LTLTZ2.0i LimitedWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $21,595 $29,095 $37,445
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $20,517 $27,405 $35,379
RS Package 695 595      
Navigation system 995 995   1,000 1,000
Sunroof 900 900 1,000    
Navigation Package     1,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     165 165 165
Remote start     400 400 400
RS Package 612 524      
Navigation system 876 876   888 888
Sunroof 792 792 888    
Navigation Package     888    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     107 107 107
Remote start     300 300 300
Options (change) 2,590 2,490 2,565 1,565 1,565
Options (change) 2,280 2,192 2,183 1,295 1,295
Destination 795 795 750 750 750
Total Price $24,070 $26,475 $24,910 $31,410 $39,760
Total Invoice $22,933 $25,133 $23,450 $29,450 $37,424

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,742
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelCruzeCruzeImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
Trim2LTLTZ2.0i LimitedWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4148hp H4265hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionM6T6CVT-6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18205/50-17235/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$24,070$26,475$24,910$31,410$39,760
Adjustments for Features0-2,055-2,400-1,550-3,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,070$24,420$22,510$29,860$36,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$0$7,350$14,050
Total Invoice$22,933$25,133$23,450$29,450$37,424
Adjustments for Features0-1,951-2,259-1,453-3,012
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,933$23,182$21,191$27,997$34,412
Cost Above Minimum$0$249$0$6,806$13,221

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelCruzeCruzeImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
Trim2LTLTZ2.0i LimitedWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
5-speed manual   $0 
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250   
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Obstacle detection, rear $250   
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential    $275
Limited-slip front differential    $500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Hood scoop   $100$100
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler    $500
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
HD radio  $50  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Traffic information  $25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Compass  $0$0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates    $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Metal pedals   $75$75
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$1,720$3,775$4,120$3,270$4,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,055$2,400$1,550$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,951-2,259-1,453-3,012

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year20122012
ModelCruzeImpreza / WRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in104.1 in
Length181.0 in180.3 in
Width70.7 in68.5 in
Height58.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.2,912 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.14.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft312.0 ft3

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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
Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
205/50VR17 tires400No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX STI Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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