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Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,155

Nissan Sentra 1.8 S   
Difference: $2,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,759

Nissan Sentra 1.8 S   
Difference: $3,337

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006201220122012
ModelSentraSentraSentraCruzeCruzeCruze
Trim1.8 SSE-RSE-R Spec VLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,200 $18,100 $18,300 $18,555 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $14,137 $16,834 $17,020 $17,813 $19,858 $22,146
ABS and Side Airbags Package 600 600 600      
Sunroof Package 700 700 700      
Special Edition Package 500          
Interior air filter 50 50 50      
Floor mats 150 150 150      
Satellite radio 350 350 350      
Audio Fanatic Package   650 650      
RS Package       695 695 595
All-Star Edition       995    
Sunroof         900 900
ABS and Side Airbags Package 520 520 520      
Sunroof Package 607 607 607      
Special Edition Package 433          
Interior air filter 40 40 40      
Floor mats 113 113 113      
Satellite radio 304 304 304      
Audio Fanatic Package   564 564      
RS Package       612 612 524
All-Star Edition       876    
Sunroof         792 792
Options (change) 2,350 2,500 2,500 1,690 1,595 1,495
Options (change) 2,017 2,148 2,148 1,488 1,404 1,316
Destination 605 605 605 795 795 795
Total Price $18,155 $21,205 $21,405 $21,040 $23,075 $25,480
Total Invoice $16,759 $19,587 $19,773 $20,096 $22,057 $24,257

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra 1.8 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,398
Model Year200620062006201220122012
ModelSentraSentraSentraCruzeCruzeCruze
Trim1.8 SSE-RSE-R Spec VLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine126hp I4165hp I4175hp I4138hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5A4M6M6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9300, 9250, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16195/55-16215/45-17215/60-16225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$18,155$21,205$21,405$21,040$23,075$25,480
Adjustments for Features0-975-825-2,030-3,530-5,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,155$20,230$20,580$19,010$19,545$19,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,075$2,425$0$535$885
Total Invoice$16,759$19,587$19,773$20,096$22,057$24,257
Adjustments for Features0-901-762-1,939-3,374-5,317
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,759$18,686$19,011$18,157$18,683$18,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,927$2,252$0$526$783

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year200620062006201220122012
ModelSentraSentraSentraCruzeCruzeCruze
Trim1.8 SSE-RSE-R Spec VLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
4-speed automatic $800    
6-speed manual  $150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key     $250
Remote start     $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150 $150$150
Brake assist   $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Rear side airbags   $300$300$300
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350
Stability control   $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75$75
Traction control   $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front     $200
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500   
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125$125
Aux input   $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD player   $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     $150
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125
Heated mirrors     $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  $50
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50
Heated front seats    $200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels   $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Total Value of Features$1,165$2,140$1,990$3,195$4,695$6,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$825$2,030$3,530$5,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-901-762-1,939-3,374-5,317

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20062012
ModelSentraCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.8 in105.7 in
Length177.5 in181.0 in
Width67.3 in70.7 in
Height55.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,514 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume11.6 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 1.8 S

ABS and Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Special exterior trim0No
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
195/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested82546%
Total Not Requested95054%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R

ABS and Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Fanatic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

ABS and Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Fanatic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-Star Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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