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Hyundai Elantra vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Elantra vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,675

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $140

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,585

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $130

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelElantraCruzeCruze
TrimLimited2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,595 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $19,727 $19,858 $22,146
Technology Package 2,100    
Floor mats 95    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250    
Navigation system   995 995
Sunroof   900 900
Proximity key   300  
Technology Package 1,911    
Floor mats 76    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 226    
Navigation system   876 876
Sunroof   792 792
Proximity key   264  
Options (change) 2,445 2,195 1,895
Options (change) 2,213 1,932 1,668
Destination 775 795 795
Total Price $23,815 $23,675 $25,880
Total Invoice $22,715 $22,585 $24,609

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $447
Model Year201220122012
ModelElantraCruzeCruze
TrimLimited2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$23,815$23,675$25,880
Adjustments for Features-6050-1,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,210$23,675$23,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$275
Total Invoice$22,715$22,585$24,609
Adjustments for Features-5770-1,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,138$22,585$22,774
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$189

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201220122012
ModelElantraCruzeCruze
TrimLimited2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10 
Visor mirror, passenger $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,150$1,545$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$605$0$1,930
Value of Feature Adjustments-5770-1,835

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20122012
ModelElantraCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in105.7 in
Length178.3 in181.0 in
Width69.9 in70.7 in
Height56.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,662 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.8 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested107564%
Total Not Requested60036%

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%

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%

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