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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: $24,370

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $6,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,197

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $5,588

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420122012
ModelAltimaCruzeCruze
Trim2.5 SL2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,920 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $25,813 $19,858 $22,146
Technology Package 1,090    
Sunroof 800 900 900
Floor mats 210    
Rear spoiler 405    
RS Package   695 595
Navigation system   995 995
Proximity key   300  
Technology Package 957    
Sunroof 702 792 792
Floor mats 159    
Rear spoiler 344    
RS Package   612 524
Navigation system   876 876
Proximity key   264  
Options (change) 2,505 2,890 2,490
Options (change) 2,162 2,544 2,192
Destination 810 795 795
Total Price $31,235 $24,370 $26,475
Total Invoice $28,785 $23,197 $25,133

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,528
Model Year201420122012
ModelAltimaCruzeCruze
Trim2.5 SL2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionCVTM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$31,235$24,370$26,475
Adjustments for Features-2,2350-1,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,000$24,370$24,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$300
Total Invoice$28,785$23,197$25,133
Adjustments for Features-2,0600-1,714
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,725$23,197$23,419
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$222

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201420122012
ModelAltimaCruzeCruze
Trim2.5 SL2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote start$150 $150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning$200  
Moving object detection, rear$25  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass$0  
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10 
Visor mirror, passenger $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,530$1,295$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,235$0$1,805
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0600-1,714

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20142012
ModelAltimaCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in105.7 in
Length191.5 in181.0 in
Width72.0 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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