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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: $29,660

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $11,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,241

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $10,804

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZCruze
TrimSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black LabelPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,340 $38,340 $40,010 $40,010 $47,830 $47,830 $23,475
Base Invoice $36,377 $36,377 $37,809 $37,809 $44,960 $44,960 $22,536
Climate Package 595 595 595 595 595 595  
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 120 120 120 140
Sunroof 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200      
Driver Confidence II Package             790
Enhanced Convenience Package             865
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package             1,995
RS Package             995
Bodyside moldings             230
Illuminated door sill trim plates             295
Climate Package 542 542 542 542 542 542  
All-weather floor mats 109 109 109 109 109 109 127
Sunroof 1,092 1,092 1,092 1,092      
Driver Confidence II Package             719
Enhanced Convenience Package             787
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package             1,815
RS Package             905
Bodyside moldings             209
Illuminated door sill trim plates             268
Options (change) 1,915 1,915 1,915 1,915 715 715 5,310
Options (change) 1,743 1,743 1,743 1,743 651 651 4,830
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 875
Total Price $41,180 $41,180 $42,850 $42,850 $49,470 $49,470 $29,660
Total Invoice $39,045 $39,045 $40,477 $40,477 $46,536 $46,536 $28,241

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,623
Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZCruze
TrimSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black LabelPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H153hp I4
TransmissionT6CVTT6CVTT6CVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 14?, 14?, 20?, 20?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$41,180$41,180$42,850$42,850$49,470$49,470$29,660
Adjustments for Features-3,205-3,355-3,805-3,705-6,030-5,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,975$37,825$39,045$39,145$43,440$43,540$29,660
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$1,220$1,320$5,615$5,715$0
Total Invoice$39,045$39,045$40,477$40,477$46,536$46,536$28,241
Adjustments for Features-3,039-3,181-3,594-3,500-5,672-5,5780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,006$35,864$36,883$36,977$40,864$40,958$28,241
Cost Above Minimum$142$0$1,019$1,113$5,000$5,094$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZCruze
TrimSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black LabelPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 $1100 $1100
CVT $1000 $1000 $1000 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power    $225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Following distance indicator      $25
Forward collision warning      $200
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based      $200
Lane departure warning      $200
Rear side airbags      $300
Rollover sensor      $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40$40$40 
Console with shifter      $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers      $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150 $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit      $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings      $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Rear spoiler      $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity      $0
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription    $200$200 
HD radio  $50$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation      $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot      $50
Wireless charging station      $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Detailed driving style feedback $100 $100 $100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250$250 
LED headlights    $1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50     
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300 
Leather door panel trim    $250$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat      $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650 
Upgraded floor mats    $0$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather    $200$200 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300   
Wood trim, alternative type    $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels      $350
Touring suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 $100  
Total Value of Features$7,105$7,255$7,705$7,605$9,930$9,830$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,205$3,355$3,805$3,705$6,030$5,930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,039-3,181-3,594-3,500-5,672-5,5780

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20182018
ModelMKZCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in106.3 in
Length193.9 in183.7 in
Width73.4 in70.5 in
Height58.1 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,740 lb.2,836 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Select

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Select

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Reserve

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Reserve

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Black Label

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested75055%
Total Not Requested62545%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested65090%
Total Not Requested7510%
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%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
225/40VR18 tires400No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested12517%
Total Not Requested60083%

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