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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Toyota Corolla Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Toyota Corolla Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,940

Toyota Corolla L   
Difference: $970

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,931

Toyota Corolla L   
Difference: $1,234

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelCruzeCorollaCorollaCorolla
TrimLSLLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,800 $16,130 $17,910 $17,990
Base Invoice $16,212 $15,243 $16,570 $16,674
Connectivity Package 275      
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 45 20 20 20
6-speed shiftable automatic 995      
Floor mats   200 200 200
4-speed automatic   830   830
Connectivity Package 242      
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 40 17 17 17
6-speed shiftable automatic 876      
Floor mats   127 127 127
4-speed automatic   784   765
Options (change) 1,315 1,050 220 1,050
Options (change) 1,158 928 144 909
Destination 795 760 760 760
Total Price $18,910 $17,940 $18,890 $19,800
Total Invoice $18,165 $16,931 $17,474 $18,343

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $663
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelCruzeCorollaCorollaCorolla
TrimLSLLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4132hp I4132hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionT6A4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/35 MPG26/34 MPG26/34 MPG26/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16195/65-15205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$18,910$17,940$18,890$19,800
Adjustments for Features-2,0350-650-1,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,875$17,940$18,240$18,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$300$585
Total Invoice$18,165$16,931$17,474$18,343
Adjustments for Features-1,9550-601-1,181
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,210$16,931$16,873$17,162
Cost Above Minimum$0$58$0$289

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelCruzeCorollaCorollaCorolla
TrimLSLLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
4-speed automatic $800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control  $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rollover sensor$50   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers $0 $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100$100
Satellite radio$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
USB port$25 $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125   
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Trip computer$150 $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350
Total Value of Features$2,875$840$1,490$2,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,035$0$650$1,275
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9550-601-1,181

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20122012
ModelCruzeCorolla
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in102.4 in
Length181.0 in178.7 in
Width70.7 in69.3 in
Height58.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,102 lb.2,745 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in43.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LS

Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla L

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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