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Jeep Wrangler vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Wrangler vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,520

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $13,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,569

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $11,874

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelWranglerWranglerCruzeCruze
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,745 $33,570 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $29,028 $31,599 $19,858 $22,146
Media Center 730N 1,845 1,845    
Automatic climate control, front 155 155    
Leather seating surfaces 900 900    
Remote start 495 495    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 30 30 45 45
Front side airbags 495 495    
Navigation system     995 995
Media Center 730N 1,642 1,642    
Automatic climate control, front 138 138    
Leather seating surfaces 801 801    
Remote start 441 441    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 27 27 40 40
Front side airbags 441 441    
Navigation system     876 876
Options (change) 3,920 3,920 1,040 1,040
Options (change) 3,490 3,490 916 916
Destination 925 925 795 795
Total Price $35,590 $38,415 $22,520 $25,025
Total Invoice $33,443 $36,014 $21,569 $23,857

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,599
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelWranglerWranglerCruzeCruze
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine285hp V6285hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6T6
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4LFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18255/75-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$35,590$38,415$22,520$25,025
Adjustments for Features-3,485-4,0850-2,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,105$34,330$22,520$22,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,225$0$325
Total Invoice$33,443$36,014$21,569$23,857
Adjustments for Features-3,275-3,8300-2,078
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,168$32,184$21,569$21,779
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,016$0$210

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelWranglerWranglerCruzeCruze
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Proximity key   $250
Remote start$150$150 $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Roll bar$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear defrost  $200$200
Drivetrain 
Heavy-duty front axle (optional) $0  
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Lockable front differential $150  
Lockable rear differential $150  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Externally-mounted spare$0$0  
Removable soft top$2000$2000  
Skid plates$150$150  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25  
Tubular side steps$350   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Power mirrors  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver  $10 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$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 
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Disconnectable stabilizer bars $350  
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$6,830$7,430$3,345$5,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,485$4,085$0$2,180
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,275-3,8300-2,078

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20122012
ModelWranglerCruze
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in105.7 in
Length184.4 in181.0 in
Width73.9 in70.7 in
Height72.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,076 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.6 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
46.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.0 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested82593%
Total Not Requested657%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested82593%
Total Not Requested657%

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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