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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: $6,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,193

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $6,215

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxCruzeCruze
TrimLTLTZ2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,870 $30,985 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $24,576 $29,436 $19,858 $22,146
2LT Equipment Group 1,870      
Navigation system 795 795 995 995
Leather seating surfaces 800      
Sunroof 900 900 900 900
RS Package     695 595
Obstacle detection, rear     295  
2LT Equipment Group 1,776      
Navigation system 700 700 876 876
Leather seating surfaces 704      
Sunroof 792 792 792 792
RS Package     612 524
Obstacle detection, rear     260  
Options (change) 4,365 1,695 2,885 2,490
Options (change) 3,972 1,492 2,540 2,192
Destination 860 860 795 795
Total Price $31,095 $33,540 $24,365 $26,475
Total Invoice $29,408 $31,788 $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: $4,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,784
Model Year2013201320122012
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$31,095$33,540$24,365$26,475
Adjustments for Features-2,570-4,4350-1,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,525$29,105$24,365$24,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$580$0$305
Total Invoice$29,408$31,788$23,193$25,133
Adjustments for Features-2,431-4,2030-1,714
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,977$27,585$23,193$23,419
Cost Above Minimum$0$608$0$226

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2013201320122012
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
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning $200  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure warning $200  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
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
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 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
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
Spotter mirror(s)$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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,940$5,805$1,370$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,570$4,435$0$1,805
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,431-4,2030-1,714

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20132012
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 Weight3,778 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 Room54.6 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 Room51.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 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
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Remote start150Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested102569%
Total Not Requested45031%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
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 audio100No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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