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Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,970

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $9,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,845

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $6,702

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelISISCruzeCruze
Trim2503502LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,990 $35,440 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $26,389 $31,186 $19,858 $22,146
Navigation system 2,550 2,550 995 995
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 295  
Sunroof     900 900
Proximity key     300  
Navigation system 2,168 2,168 876 876
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 260  
Sunroof     792 792
Proximity key     264  
Options (change) 3,050 3,050 2,490 1,895
Options (change) 2,568 2,568 2,192 1,668
Destination 590 590 795 795
Total Price $33,630 $39,080 $23,970 $25,880
Total Invoice $29,547 $34,344 $22,845 $24,609

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,815
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelISISCruzeCruze
Trim2503502LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$33,630$39,080$23,970$25,880
Adjustments for Features-1,010-2,0600-1,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,620$37,020$23,970$24,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0$230
Total Invoice$29,547$34,344$22,845$24,609
Adjustments for Features-887-1,8100-1,597
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,660$32,534$22,845$23,012
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,874$0$167

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2006200620122012
ModelISISCruzeCruze
Trim2503502LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Satellite radio  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Fog lights$125$125 $125
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 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$2,630$3,680$1,620$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,010$2,060$0$1,680
Value of Feature Adjustments-887-1,8100-1,597

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20062012
ModelISCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in105.7 in
Length180.1 in181.0 in
Width70.9 in70.7 in
Height56.1 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

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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