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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: $24,365

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $6,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,193

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $6,015

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020122012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxCruzeCruze
TrimLTLTZ2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,535 $28,220 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $22,358 $26,809 $19,858 $22,146
2LT Equipment Group 2,085      
Leather seating surfaces 1,050      
Navigation system 2,145 2,145 995 995
Chrome Appearance Package 695      
Sunroof 795 795 900 900
RS Package     695 595
Obstacle detection, rear     295  
2LT Equipment Group 1,981      
Leather seating surfaces 924      
Navigation system 1,888 1,888 876 876
Chrome Appearance Package 612      
Sunroof 700 700 792 792
RS Package     612 524
Obstacle detection, rear     260  
Options (change) 6,770 2,940 2,885 2,490
Options (change) 6,105 2,588 2,540 2,192
Destination 745 745 795 795
Total Price $31,050 $31,905 $24,365 $26,475
Total Invoice $29,208 $30,142 $23,193 $25,133

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,395
Model Year2010201020122012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxCruzeCruze
TrimLTLTZ2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4182hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$31,050$31,905$24,365$26,475
Adjustments for Features-2,785-3,5000-1,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,265$28,405$24,365$24,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$140$0$305
Total Invoice$29,208$30,142$23,193$25,133
Adjustments for Features-2,620-3,3070-1,714
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,588$26,835$23,193$23,419
Cost Above Minimum$0$247$0$226

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2010201020122012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxCruzeCruze
TrimLTLTZ2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100
6-speed manual  $150 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Power liftgate $350  
Proximity key   $250
Remote start$150$150 $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75  
Cargo mat $40  
Roof rack $300  
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Infotainment 
Media drive$15$15  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Visor mirror, driver  $10 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,030$4,745$1,245$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,785$3,500$0$1,805
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,620-3,3070-1,714

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20102012
ModelEquinoxCruze
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.5 in105.7 in
Length187.8 in181.0 in
Width72.5 in70.7 in
Height66.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,762 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.3 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.7 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150Yes
USB port25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested122565%
Total Not Requested65035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Chrome Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional)0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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