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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: $26,145

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $5,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,968

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $3,664

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920152015
ModelAltimaAltimaCruzeCruze
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $23,270 $24,270
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $22,339 $23,178
Premium Package 2,460      
6-speed shiftable CVT 500      
Floor mats 175 175    
Technology Package 2,000 2,000    
Door sill trim plates 170 170 140 140
Stability control   600    
Rear spoiler   370    
Driver Convenience Package     340  
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package     995 995
Navigation system     495 495
Cargo mat     80 80
Premium Package 2,134      
6-speed shiftable CVT 463      
Floor mats 134 134    
Technology Package 1,735 1,735    
Door sill trim plates 134 134 123 123
Stability control   520    
Rear spoiler   295    
Driver Convenience Package     299  
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package     876 876
Navigation system     436 436
Cargo mat     70 70
Options (change) 5,305 3,315 2,050 1,710
Options (change) 4,600 2,818 1,804 1,505
Destination 695 695 825 825
Total Price $31,180 $33,390 $26,145 $26,805
Total Invoice $28,632 $30,734 $24,968 $25,508

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,709
Model Year2009200920152015
ModelAltimaAltimaCruzeCruze
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL2LTLTZ
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$31,180$33,390$26,145$26,805
Adjustments for Features-1,040-9400-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,140$32,450$26,145$26,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,310$0$210
Total Invoice$28,632$30,734$24,968$25,508
Adjustments for Features-955-8650-428
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,677$29,869$24,968$25,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,192$0$112

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2009200920152015
ModelAltimaAltimaCruzeCruze
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL2LTLTZ
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 $250
Remote app  $25$25
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  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
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 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$3,340$3,240$2,300$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,040$940$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-955-8650-428

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20092015
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 Weight3,146 lb.3,085 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 Legroom44.1 in42.3 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 Legroom35.8 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested277562%
Total Not Requested167538%
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%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%

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%
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%

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