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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: $2,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,462

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $1,573

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092016
ModelAltimaAltimaCruze
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $23,120
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $22,080
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
Premium Package 2,460    
Floor mats 175 175  
Stability control   600  
Rear spoiler   370  
RS Package     995
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package     1,995
Enhanced Convenience Package     865
Technology Package 1,735 1,735  
Premium Package 2,134    
Floor mats 134 134  
Stability control   520  
Rear spoiler   295  
RS Package     905
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package     1,815
Enhanced Convenience Package     787
Options (change) 4,635 3,145 3,855
Options (change) 4,003 2,684 3,507
Destination 695 695 875
Total Price $30,510 $33,220 $27,850
Total Invoice $28,035 $30,600 $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: $3,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,613
Model Year200920092016
ModelAltimaAltimaCruze
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6153hp I4
TransmissionM6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16225/40-18
Total Price$30,510$33,220$27,850
Adjustments for Features0-850-1,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,510$32,370$26,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,860$0
Total Invoice$28,035$30,600$26,462
Adjustments for Features0-783-1,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,035$29,817$25,422
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,782$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year200920092016
ModelAltimaAltimaCruze
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
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
Rollover sensor  $50
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,255$3,105$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$850$1,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-783-1,040

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20092016
ModelAltimaCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length189.8 in183.7 in
Width70.7 in70.5 in
Height57.9 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,146 lb.2,836 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested180099%
Total Not Requested251%
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 player50No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested272561%
Total Not Requested172539%

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 Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
225/40VR18 tires400No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157582%
Total Not Requested35018%
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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