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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: $26,630

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $6,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,200

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $5,004

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelAltimaAltimaCruzeCruze
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,470 $28,670 $18,425 $22,225
Base Invoice $22,681 $26,565 $17,688 $21,336
Stability control 900 900    
Premium Package 4,200      
Sport Package 1,300      
Technology Package 2,000 2,000    
6-speed shiftable CVT 500      
Floor mats 175 175    
Rear spoiler   370    
225/50R17     395  
Machined alloy wheels     0  
2LT Equipment Group     2,500  
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers     445 445
RS Package     695 695
Driver Convenience Package     475  
Sunroof     850 850
Temporary spare tire     100 100
Stability control 780 780    
Premium Package 3,643      
Sport Package 1,127      
Technology Package 1,734 1,735    
6-speed shiftable CVT 461      
Floor mats 137 137    
Rear spoiler   292    
225/50R17     348  
Machined alloy wheels     0  
2LT Equipment Group     2,400  
Navigation system     1,756 1,756
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers     392 392
RS Package     612 612
Driver Convenience Package     418  
Sunroof     748 748
Temporary spare tire     88 88
Options (change) 9,075 3,445 7,455 4,085
Options (change) 7,882 2,944 6,762 3,596
Destination 695 695 750 750
Total Price $34,240 $32,810 $26,630 $27,060
Total Invoice $31,258 $30,204 $25,200 $25,682

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,978
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelAltimaAltimaCruzeCruze
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$34,240$32,810$26,630$27,060
Adjustments for Features-1,065-1,1150-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,175$31,695$26,630$26,860
Cost Above Minimum$1,480$0$0$230
Total Invoice$31,258$30,204$25,200$25,682
Adjustments for Features-972-1,0260-190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,286$29,178$25,200$25,492
Cost Above Minimum$1,108$0$0$292

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2008200820112011
ModelAltimaAltimaCruzeCruze
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote start  $150$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  
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents $100  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50$50
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,105$4,155$3,040$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,065$1,115$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-972-1,0260-190

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20082011
ModelAltimaCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in105.7 in
Length189.8 in181.0 in
Width70.7 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,056 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume17.9 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested195055%
Total Not Requested157545%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested160088%
Total Not Requested22512%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

225/50R17 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
225/50R17 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote start150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Total Requested182591%
Total Not Requested1759%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested25550%
Total Not Requested25050%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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