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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,235

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $14,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,852

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $13,574

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelTraverseTraverseCruzeCruze
TrimLTLTZLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,010 $38,250 $18,425 $22,225
Base Invoice $30,409 $36,337 $17,688 $21,336
Personal Connectivity Package 340      
Navigation system 1,890 1,890 1,995 1,995
Sunroof 1,400 1,400 850 850
Leather seating surfaces 1,775      
2LT Equipment Group 2,580   2,500  
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers     445 445
Machined alloy wheels     0  
RS Package     695 695
Driver Convenience Package     475  
Temporary spare tire     100 100
Personal Connectivity Package 299      
Navigation system 1,663 1,663 1,756 1,756
Sunroof 1,232 1,232 748 748
Leather seating surfaces 1,562      
2LT Equipment Group 2,451   2,400  
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers     392 392
Machined alloy wheels     0  
RS Package     612 612
Driver Convenience Package     418  
Temporary spare tire     88 88
Options (change) 7,985 3,290 7,060 4,085
Options (change) 7,207 2,895 6,414 3,596
Destination 810 810 750 750
Total Price $40,805 $42,350 $26,235 $27,060
Total Invoice $38,426 $40,042 $24,852 $25,682

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,151
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelTraverseTraverseCruzeCruze
TrimLTLTZLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine281hp V6288hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20215/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$40,805$42,350$26,235$27,060
Adjustments for Features-3,635-4,3600-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,170$37,990$26,235$26,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$820$0$475
Total Invoice$38,426$40,042$24,852$25,682
Adjustments for Features-3,423-4,1220-332
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,003$35,920$24,852$25,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$917$0$498

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2011201120112011
ModelTraverseTraverseCruzeCruze
TrimLTLTZLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 $150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Compass$0$0  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,150$6,875$2,515$2,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,635$4,360$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,423-4,1220-332

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20112011
ModelTraverseCruze
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in105.7 in
Length205.0 in181.0 in
Width78.4 in70.7 in
Height70.4 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,791 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Personal Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested37526%
Total Not Requested105074%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote start150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested505100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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