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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: $24,370

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $13,422

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,197

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $10,548

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelCruzeCruzeAvalonAvalon
Trim2LTLTZBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $33,195 $36,435
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $29,876 $32,792
RS Package 695 595    
Navigation system 995 995 2,350 1,450
Sunroof 900 900    
Proximity key 300      
Floor mats     199 199
Rear spoiler     349 349
Remote start     499 499
Heated front seats     440  
RS Package 612 524    
Navigation system 876 876 2,092 1,291
Sunroof 792 792    
Proximity key 264      
Floor mats     126 126
Rear spoiler     219 219
Remote start     280 280
Heated front seats     392  
Options (change) 2,890 2,490 3,837 2,497
Options (change) 2,544 2,192 3,109 1,916
Destination 795 795 760 760
Total Price $24,370 $26,475 $37,792 $39,692
Total Invoice $23,197 $25,133 $33,745 $35,468

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Toyota Avalon

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,987
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,397
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelCruzeCruzeAvalonAvalon
Trim2LTLTZBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6660, 12660, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$24,370$26,475$37,792$39,692
Adjustments for Features0-1,805-2,035-4,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,370$24,670$35,757$35,357
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$400$0
Total Invoice$23,197$25,133$33,745$35,468
Adjustments for Features0-1,714-1,817-3,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,197$23,419$31,928$31,594
Cost Above Minimum$0$222$334$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelCruzeCruzeAvalonAvalon
Trim2LTLTZBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Remote start $150$150$150
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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  
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  
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
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
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
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$1,770$3,575$3,805$6,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,805$2,035$4,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,714-1,817-3,874

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20122012
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 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
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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