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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: $29,290

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $3,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,905

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $2,533

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162017
ModelAltimaAltimaCruze
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,570 $32,690 $23,475
Base Invoice $26,621 $30,453 $22,536
Technology Package 1,700    
Sunroof 800    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 350 295
Rear spoiler 405 405  
Floor mats 210 210  
Driver Confidence II Package     790
Enhanced Convenience Package     865
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package     1,995
RS Package     995
Technology Package 1,505    
Sunroof 708    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266 266 268
Rear spoiler 344 344  
Floor mats 159 159  
Driver Confidence II Package     719
Enhanced Convenience Package     787
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package     1,815
RS Package     905
Options (change) 3,465 965 4,940
Options (change) 2,982 769 4,494
Destination 835 835 875
Total Price $32,870 $34,490 $29,290
Total Invoice $30,438 $32,057 $27,905

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,128
Model Year201620162017
ModelAltimaAltimaCruze
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4270hp V6153hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$32,870$34,490$29,290
Adjustments for Features0-250-625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,870$34,240$28,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,370$0
Total Invoice$30,438$32,057$27,905
Adjustments for Features0-232-595
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,438$31,825$27,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,387$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201620162017
ModelAltimaAltimaCruze
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Predictive forward collision warning$250  
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
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 
Active grille shutters$0  
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
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 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,630$3,880$4,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-232-595

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20162017
ModelAltimaCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length191.9 in183.7 in
Width72.0 in70.5 in
Height57.8 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.2,836 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Predictive forward collision warning250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested115063%
Total Not Requested67537%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested75055%
Total Not Requested62545%
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%
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157582%
Total Not Requested35018%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
225/40VR18 tires400No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%

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