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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: $24,665

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $6,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,457

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $5,276

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelAltimaAltimaCruzeCruze
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SL2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,570 $32,690 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $26,621 $30,453 $19,858 $22,146
Floor mats 225 225    
Rear spoiler 405 405    
Sunroof 800   900 900
RS Package     695 595
Navigation system     995 995
Obstacle detection, rear     295  
Proximity key     300  
Floor mats 175 175    
Rear spoiler 344 344    
Sunroof 708   792 792
RS Package     612 524
Navigation system     876 876
Obstacle detection, rear     260  
Proximity key     264  
Options (change) 1,430 630 3,185 2,490
Options (change) 1,227 519 2,804 2,192
Destination 885 885 795 795
Total Price $30,885 $34,205 $24,665 $26,475
Total Invoice $28,733 $31,857 $23,457 $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: $4,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,034
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelAltimaAltimaCruzeCruze
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SL2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4270hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-7M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$30,885$34,205$24,665$26,475
Adjustments for Features-1,335-3,4100-1,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,550$30,795$24,665$24,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,245$0$255
Total Invoice$28,733$31,857$23,457$25,133
Adjustments for Features-1,242-3,1760-1,476
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,491$28,681$23,457$23,657
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,190$0$200

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2017201720122012
ModelAltimaAltimaCruzeCruze
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SL2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Remote start$150$150 $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
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 
Active grille shutters$0   
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Navigation system $600$600$600
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  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Compass$0$0  
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$3,230$5,305$1,895$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,335$3,410$0$1,555
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,242-3,1760-1,476

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20172012
ModelAltimaCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in105.7 in
Length191.9 in181.0 in
Width72.0 in70.7 in
Height57.8 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,198 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
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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