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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: $12,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,197

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $9,336

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelCruzeCruzeAvalonAvalon
Trim2LTLTZTouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $29,575 $34,665
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $26,423 $30,504
RS Package 695 595    
Navigation system 995 995 4,155 2,000
Sunroof 900 900    
Proximity key 300      
Preferred Accessory Package     347 347
Stability control     650 650
Remote start     499 499
Alarm     220  
Heated front seats     440  
Satellite radio     449 449
RS Package 612 524    
Navigation system 876 876 3,391 1,700
Sunroof 792 792    
Proximity key 264      
Preferred Accessory Package     236 236
Stability control     520 520
Remote start     356 356
Alarm     176  
Heated front seats     352  
Satellite radio     359 359
Options (change) 2,890 2,490 6,760 3,945
Options (change) 2,544 2,192 5,390 3,171
Destination 795 795 720 720
Total Price $24,370 $26,475 $37,055 $39,330
Total Invoice $23,197 $25,133 $32,533 $34,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Toyota Avalon

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,725
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelCruzeCruzeAvalonAvalon
Trim2LTLTZTouringLimited
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?, 6360, 12360, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$24,370$26,475$37,055$39,330
Adjustments for Features0-1,805-1,835-3,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,370$24,670$35,220$36,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$0$950
Total Invoice$23,197$25,133$32,533$34,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,714-1,611-2,763
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,197$23,419$30,922$31,632
Cost Above Minimum$0$222$0$710

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year2012201220082008
ModelCruzeCruzeAvalonAvalon
Trim2LTLTZTouringLimited
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
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
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
USB port$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
Compass   $0
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,145$3,950$3,980$5,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,805$1,835$3,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,714-1,611-2,763

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20122008
ModelCruzeAvalon
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in111.0 in
Length181.0 in197.2 in
Width70.7 in72.8 in
Height58.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.3,496 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.8 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 Touring

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
JBL, 360W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested172580%
Total Not Requested42520%
Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7544%
Total Not Requested9556%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

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