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Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,850

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $3,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,462

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $2,423

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062016
ModelAltimaAltimaCruze
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,600 $27,400 $23,120
Base Invoice $21,826 $25,340 $22,080
Navigation Package 5,700 1,800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230    
Braking and Airbag Package 800    
Traction Control and Airbag Package 800 800  
Body kit 340 340  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Floor mats 160 160  
RS Package     995
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package     1,995
Enhanced Convenience Package     865
Navigation Package 5,093 1,561  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 172    
Braking and Airbag Package 694    
Traction Control and Airbag Package 694 694  
Body kit 262 262  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Floor mats 119 119  
RS Package     905
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package     1,815
Enhanced Convenience Package     787
Options (change) 8,380 3,450 3,855
Options (change) 7,338 2,940 3,507
Destination 605 605 875
Total Price $32,585 $31,455 $27,850
Total Invoice $29,769 $28,885 $26,462

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,519
Model Year200620062016
ModelAltimaAltimaCruze
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6250hp V6153hp I4
TransmissionM5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16225/40-18
Total Price$32,585$31,455$27,850
Adjustments for Features0-800-2,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,585$30,655$24,870
Cost Above Minimum$1,930$0$0
Total Invoice$29,769$28,885$26,462
Adjustments for Features0-735-2,831
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,769$28,150$23,631
Cost Above Minimum$1,619$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year200620062016
ModelAltimaAltimaCruze
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 $0
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$1,745$2,545$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$800$2,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-735-2,831

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20062016
ModelAltimaCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in106.3 in
Length192.3 in183.7 in
Width70.4 in70.5 in
Height57.9 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.2,836 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.6 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested317573%
Total Not Requested115027%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
225/40VR18 tires400No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested150078%
Total Not Requested42522%
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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