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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: $25,035

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $7,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,809

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $6,529

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelAltimaAltimaCruzeCruze
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,470 $28,670 $21,040 $23,550
Base Invoice $22,681 $26,565 $20,198 $22,490
Premium Package 4,200      
Stability control 900 900    
Sport Package 1,300      
Technology Package 2,000 2,000    
6-speed shiftable CVT 500      
Floor mats 175 175    
Door sill trim plates 170 170 130 130
Rear spoiler   370   410
RS Package     695  
Driver Convenience Package     380  
Navigation system     795 795
Sunroof     900 900
Proximity key     300  
Premium Package 3,643      
Stability control 780 780    
Sport Package 1,127      
Technology Package 1,734 1,735    
6-speed shiftable CVT 461      
Floor mats 137 137    
Door sill trim plates 134 134 114 114
Rear spoiler   292   361
RS Package     612  
Driver Convenience Package     334  
Navigation system     700 700
Sunroof     792 792
Proximity key     264  
Options (change) 9,245 3,615 3,200 2,235
Options (change) 8,016 3,078 2,816 1,967
Destination 695 695 795 795
Total Price $34,410 $32,980 $25,035 $26,580
Total Invoice $31,392 $30,338 $23,809 $25,252

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,777
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelAltimaAltimaCruzeCruze
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$34,410$32,980$25,035$26,580
Adjustments for Features-1,855-1,9050-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,555$31,075$25,035$25,430
Cost Above Minimum$1,480$0$0$395
Total Invoice$31,392$30,338$23,809$25,252
Adjustments for Features-1,692-1,7520-1,093
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,700$28,586$23,809$24,159
Cost Above Minimum$1,114$0$0$350

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2008200820132013
ModelAltimaAltimaCruzeCruze
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
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
Rear side airbags  $300$300
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 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,305$3,355$1,450$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,855$1,905$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,692-1,7520-1,093

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20082013
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 camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested180099%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Remote start150No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested45575%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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