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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: $24,370

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $9,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,197

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $9,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelChargerChargerChargerChargerCruzeCruze
TrimSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT82LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,595 $29,995 $33,995 $45,925 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $27,437 $28,725 $32,285 $44,281 $19,858 $22,146
Plus Package 2,000 2,000        
Navigation Group 995 995 995      
Rear spoiler 295 295        
Sunroof 995 995 995 995 900 900
RS Package         695 595
Navigation system         995 995
Proximity key         300  
Plus Package 1,780 1,780        
Navigation Group 886 886 886      
Rear spoiler 263 263        
Sunroof 886 886 886 886 792 792
RS Package         612 524
Navigation system         876 876
Proximity key         264  
Options (change) 4,285 4,285 1,990 995 2,890 2,490
Options (change) 3,815 3,815 1,772 886 2,544 2,192
Destination 995 995 995 995 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 0 0
Total Price $33,875 $35,275 $36,980 $48,915 $24,370 $26,475
Total Invoice $32,247 $33,535 $35,052 $47,162 $23,197 $25,133

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,947
Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelChargerChargerChargerChargerCruzeCruze
TrimSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT82LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V6370hp V8370hp V8470hp V8138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionA8T5T5T5M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6276, 6900, 19?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18245/45-20245/45-20225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$33,875$35,275$36,980$48,915$24,370$26,475
Adjustments for Features-3,260-3,560-4,485-5,4250-1,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,615$31,715$32,495$43,490$24,370$24,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,100$1,880$12,875$0$300
Total Invoice$32,247$33,535$35,052$47,162$23,197$25,133
Adjustments for Features-3,103-3,384-4,251-5,2310-1,714
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,144$30,151$30,801$41,931$23,197$23,419
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,007$1,657$12,787$0$222

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelChargerChargerChargerChargerCruzeCruze
TrimSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT82LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automatic$1200     
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000  
6-speed manual    $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75$75$75  
Heated steering wheel   $100  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125  
Remote start$150$150$150$150 $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Rear side airbags    $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40  
Cargo net$40$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound   $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 $150
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25  
Performance meter   $150  
Visor mirror, driver    $10 
Visor mirror, passenger    $10 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Alloy wheels    $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600$600   
Performance steering system (optional)   $0  
Polished alloy wheels   $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,080$5,380$6,305$7,245$1,820$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,260$3,560$4,485$5,425$0$1,805
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,103-3,384-4,251-5,2310-1,714

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20122012
ModelChargerCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.2 in105.7 in
Length199.9 in181.0 in
Width75.0 in70.7 in
Height58.4 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,962 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom40.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SXT

Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Alarm100No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
235/55VR18 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested105040%
Total Not Requested157560%
Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Alarm100No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
235/55VR18 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested105040%
Total Not Requested157560%
Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T Road and Track

Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

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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