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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,865

Chevrolet Cruze LS   
Difference: $4,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,125

Chevrolet Cruze LS   
Difference: $3,605

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxCruze
TrimLSLTLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,400 $22,400 $16,800
Base Invoice $19,945 $20,877 $16,212
Telematics service, such as OnStar 1,045 1,045  
Side curtain airbags 395 395  
Satellite radio   325  
MP3-compatible player   135  
Connectivity Package     275
6-speed shiftable automatic     995
Telematics service, such as OnStar 867 867  
Side curtain airbags 328 328  
Satellite radio   270  
MP3-compatible player   112  
Connectivity Package     242
6-speed shiftable automatic     876
Options (change) 1,440 1,900 1,270
Options (change) 1,195 1,577 1,118
Destination 590 590 795
Total Price $23,430 $24,890 $18,865
Total Invoice $21,730 $23,044 $18,125

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,446
Model Year200620062012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxCruze
TrimLSLTLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine185hp V6185hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/24 MPG22/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-16235/65-16215/60-16
Total Price$23,430$24,890$18,865
Adjustments for Features0-1,115-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,430$23,775$17,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$345$0
Total Invoice$21,730$23,044$18,125
Adjustments for Features0-1,032-841
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,730$22,012$17,284
Cost Above Minimum$0$282$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year200620062012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxCruze
TrimLSLTLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Front side airbags  $350
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100 
Purse holder$0$0 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights $125 
Trip computer  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Floor mats $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$2,800$3,915$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,115$875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,032-841

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20062012
ModelEquinoxCruze
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.5 in105.7 in
Length188.8 in181.0 in
Width71.4 in70.7 in
Height69.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,668 lb.3,102 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.7 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.1 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LS

Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Total Requested12550%
Total Not Requested12550%

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