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Lincoln MKZ vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKZ vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,850

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $12,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,595

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $10,798

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelMKZMKZCruze
TrimBaseHybridPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,755 $34,755 $23,475
Base Invoice $32,677 $32,677 $22,536
Package 101A 2,695 2,695  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 140
Remote start 345 345  
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   0  
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers   995  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package     1,995
Enhanced Convenience Package     865
Door sill trim plates     125
Fog lights     375
Package 101A 2,399 2,399  
All-weather floor mats 67 67 127
Remote start 307 307  
Sunroof 1,068 1,068  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   0  
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers   886  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package     1,815
Enhanced Convenience Package     787
Door sill trim plates     114
Fog lights     341
Options (change) 4,315 5,310 3,500
Options (change) 3,841 4,727 3,184
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $39,945 $40,940 $27,850
Total Invoice $37,393 $38,279 $26,595

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,161
Model Year201220122018
ModelMKZMKZCruze
TrimBaseHybridPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6156hp I4 H153hp I4
TransmissionT6CVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 9600, 14?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$39,945$40,940$27,850
Adjustments for Features-680-1,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,265$39,585$27,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$320$0
Total Invoice$37,393$38,279$26,595
Adjustments for Features-637-1,2670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,756$37,012$26,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$256$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201220122018
ModelMKZMKZCruze
TrimBaseHybridPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
CVT $1000 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Detailed driving style feedback $100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,280$4,955$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$680$1,355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-637-1,2670

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20122018
ModelMKZCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in106.3 in
Length190.6 in183.7 in
Width72.2 in70.5 in
Height56.9 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,599 lb.2,836 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume16.5 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 101A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested87564%
Total Not Requested49036%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Package 101A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested87564%
Total Not Requested49036%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157582%
Total Not Requested35018%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested35048%
Total Not Requested37552%

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