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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: $28,365

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $2,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,064

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $1,809

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelAltimaAltimaCruze
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,750 $25,570 $23,475
Base Invoice $24,860 $23,697 $22,536
Premium Audio Package 990    
Technology Package 1,780 1,780  
Fog lights 315   375
Rear spoiler 375   425
Door sill trim plates 175 175 125
Floor mats 180 180  
Premium Package   2,130  
Sport Package   2,370  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package     1,995
Enhanced Convenience Package     865
Bodyside moldings     230
Premium Audio Package 859    
Technology Package 1,543 1,543  
Fog lights 256   341
Rear spoiler 303   387
Door sill trim plates 126 126 114
Floor mats 146 146  
Premium Package   1,848  
Sport Package   2,056  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package     1,815
Enhanced Convenience Package     787
Bodyside moldings     209
Options (change) 3,815 6,635 4,015
Options (change) 3,233 5,719 3,653
Destination 780 780 875
Total Price $31,345 $32,985 $28,365
Total Invoice $28,873 $30,196 $27,064

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,892
Model Year201220122018
ModelAltimaAltimaCruze
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4270hp V6153hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$31,345$32,985$28,365
Adjustments for Features0-525-1,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,345$32,460$27,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,115$0
Total Invoice$28,873$30,196$27,064
Adjustments for Features0-481-1,083
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,873$29,715$25,981
Cost Above Minimum$0$842$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201220122018
ModelAltimaAltimaCruze
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$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
Safety key  $5
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$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$1,845$2,370$2,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$1,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-481-1,083

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20122018
ModelAltimaCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length190.7 in183.7 in
Width70.7 in70.5 in
Height57.9 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,181 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 2.5 SL

Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested42552%
Total Not Requested40048%
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 player50No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested182574%
Total Not Requested65026%
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 Premier

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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