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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: $2,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelAltimaAltimaCruze
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,995 $35,510 $23,475
Technology Package 1,290    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375 295
Rear spoiler 405 405  
Floor mats 235 235  
Driver Confidence II Package     790
Enhanced Convenience Package     865
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package     1,995
RS Package     995
Technology Package 0    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0 268
Rear spoiler 344 344  
Floor mats 0 0  
Driver Confidence II Package     719
Enhanced Convenience Package     787
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package     1,815
RS Package     905
Options (change) 2,305 1,015 4,940
Options (change) 344 344 4,494
Destination 885 885 875
Total Price $32,185 $37,410 $29,290

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,706
Model Year201820182018
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$32,185$37,410$29,290
Adjustments for Features-325-9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,860$36,485$29,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,625$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201820182018
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$600 
Cruise control  $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$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$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
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$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$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$4,380$4,980$4,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$325$925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-12-300

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20182018
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?
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested200061%
Total Not Requested127539%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
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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