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Dodge Charger vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Charger vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,115

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $12,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,973

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $10,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelChargerChargerCruzeCruze
TrimR/TSRT82LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,030 $35,320 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $27,697 $32,893 $19,858 $22,146
Protection Group 590      
Electronics Convenience Group 630      
Convenience Group II 1,005      
Bluetooth cell phone link 360      
Navigation system 1,495   995 995
CD changer, in-dash 400      
Sunroof 950 950 900 900
SRT Option Group I   675    
Side curtain airbags   390    
Satellite radio   195    
RS Package     695 595
Ashtray and lighter (optional)     45 45
Protection Group 543      
Electronics Convenience Group 580      
Convenience Group II 925      
Bluetooth cell phone link 331      
Navigation system 1,375   876 876
CD changer, in-dash 368      
Sunroof 874 874 792 792
SRT Option Group I   621    
Side curtain airbags   359    
Satellite radio   179    
RS Package     612 524
Ashtray and lighter (optional)     40 40
Options (change) 5,430 2,210 2,635 2,535
Options (change) 4,996 2,033 2,320 2,232
Destination 675 675 795 795
Gas Tax 0 2,100 0 0
Total Price $36,135 $40,305 $24,115 $26,520
Total Invoice $33,368 $37,701 $22,973 $25,173

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,292
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelChargerChargerCruzeCruze
TrimR/TSRT82LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine340hp V8425hp V8138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18245/45-20225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$36,135$40,305$24,115$26,520
Adjustments for Features-1,195-3450-2,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,940$39,960$24,115$24,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,020$0$350
Total Invoice$33,368$37,701$22,973$25,173
Adjustments for Features-1,103-3230-1,951
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,265$37,378$22,973$23,222
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,113$0$249

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2006200620122012
ModelChargerChargerCruzeCruze
TrimR/TSRT82LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Ashtray and lighter (optional) $0$0$0
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key   $250
Remote start   $150
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags  $350$350
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tires, self-sealing$50   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player$50 $50$50
Navigation system$600 $600$600
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
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 height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$4,190$3,340$2,995$5,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,195$345$0$2,055
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,103-3230-1,951

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20062012
ModelChargerCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.0 in105.7 in
Length200.1 in181.0 in
Width74.5 in70.7 in
Height58.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,801 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.2 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume16.2 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Protection Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Tires, self-sealing50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Electronics Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Total Requested27558%
Total Not Requested20042%
Convenience Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested40043%
Total Not Requested52557%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SRT8

SRT Option Group I
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Interior air filter0Yes
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%

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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