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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Toyota Avalon Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Toyota Avalon Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,235

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $11,557

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,852

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $8,893

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelCruzeCruzeAvalonAvalon
TrimLTLTZBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,425 $22,225 $33,195 $36,435
Base Invoice $17,688 $21,336 $29,876 $32,792
2LT Equipment Group 2,500      
Machined alloy wheels 0      
Driver Convenience Package 475      
RS Package 695 695    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,350 1,450
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 445 445    
Sunroof 850 850    
Temporary spare tire 100 100    
Floor mats     199 199
Rear spoiler     349 349
Remote start     499 499
Heated front seats     440  
2LT Equipment Group 2,400      
Machined alloy wheels 0      
Driver Convenience Package 418      
RS Package 612 612    
Navigation system 1,756 1,756 2,092 1,291
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 392 392    
Sunroof 748 748    
Temporary spare tire 88 88    
Floor mats     126 126
Rear spoiler     219 219
Remote start     280 280
Heated front seats     392  
Options (change) 7,060 4,085 3,837 2,497
Options (change) 6,414 3,596 3,109 1,916
Destination 750 750 760 760
Total Price $26,235 $27,060 $37,792 $39,692
Total Invoice $24,852 $25,682 $33,745 $35,468

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Toyota Avalon

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,392
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,877
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelCruzeCruzeAvalonAvalon
TrimLTLTZBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9660, 12660, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-18215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$26,235$27,060$37,792$39,692
Adjustments for Features0-350-765-3,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,235$26,710$37,027$36,627
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$400$0
Total Invoice$24,852$25,682$33,745$35,468
Adjustments for Features0-332-683-2,739
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,852$25,350$33,062$32,729
Cost Above Minimum$0$498$333$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year2011201120122012
ModelCruzeCruzeAvalonAvalon
TrimLTLTZBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass  $0$0
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$3,115$3,465$3,880$6,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$765$3,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-332-683-2,739

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20112012
ModelCruzeAvalon
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in111.0 in
Length181.0 in197.6 in
Width70.7 in72.8 in
Height58.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.3,573 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in58.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote start150Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested25550%
Total Not Requested25050%
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?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
JBL, 660W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70055%
Total Not Requested57545%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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