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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: $24,720

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $6,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,556

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $5,317

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelAltimaAltimaCruzeCruze
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SR2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,750 $25,570 $21,295 $23,805
Base Invoice $24,860 $23,697 $20,443 $22,734
Premium Audio Package 990      
Technology Package 1,780 1,780    
Fog lights 315      
Rear spoiler 375      
Floor mats 180 180    
Door sill trim plates 175 175 130 130
Premium Package   2,130    
Sport Package   2,370    
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package     995 995
Driver Convenience Package     380  
Navigation system     795 795
Proximity key     300  
Premium Audio Package 859      
Technology Package 1,543 1,543    
Fog lights 256      
Rear spoiler 303      
Floor mats 146 146    
Door sill trim plates 126 126 114 114
Premium Package   1,848    
Sport Package   2,056    
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package     876 876
Driver Convenience Package     334  
Navigation system     700 700
Proximity key     264  
Options (change) 3,815 6,635 2,600 1,920
Options (change) 3,233 5,719 2,288 1,690
Destination 780 780 825 825
Total Price $31,345 $32,985 $24,720 $26,550
Total Invoice $28,873 $30,196 $23,556 $25,249

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,447
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelAltimaAltimaCruzeCruze
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SR2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4270hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M6T6
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)215/60-16215/55-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$31,345$32,985$24,720$26,550
Adjustments for Features-945-1,4700-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,400$31,515$24,720$25,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,115$0$680
Total Invoice$28,873$30,196$23,556$25,249
Adjustments for Features-870-1,3460-1,094
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,003$28,850$23,556$24,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$847$0$599

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2012201220142014
ModelAltimaAltimaCruzeCruze
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SR2LTLTZ
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  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50
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$100  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$2,070$2,595$1,125$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$945$1,470$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-870-1,3460-1,094

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20122014
ModelAltimaCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in105.7 in
Length190.7 in181.0 in
Width70.7 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,181 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 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 2.5 SL

Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested187576%
Total Not Requested60024%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested142570%
Total Not Requested62530%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%

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%
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%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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%
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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