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Nissan 350Z vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan 350Z vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,170

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $13,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,141

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $12,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
Model350Z350ZCruzeCruze
TrimTouringGrand Touring2LTLTZ
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,340 $36,740 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $30,884 $33,644 $19,858 $22,146
Side airbags with side curtain airbags 620      
Aerodynamics Package 550      
Floor mats 95 95    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 995 995
RS Package     695 595
Side airbags with side curtain airbags 538      
Aerodynamics Package 414      
Floor mats 69 69    
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 876 876
RS Package     612 524
Options (change) 3,065 1,895 1,690 1,590
Options (change) 2,582 1,630 1,488 1,400
Destination 695 695 795 795
Total Price $37,100 $39,330 $23,170 $25,575
Total Invoice $34,161 $35,969 $22,141 $24,341

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan 350Z vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,247
Model Year2008200820122012
Model350Z350ZCruzeCruze
TrimTouringGrand Touring2LTLTZ
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine306hp V6306hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 7240, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/40-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$37,100$39,330$23,170$25,575
Adjustments for Features-2000-430-2,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,900$39,330$22,740$23,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,430$0$350
Total Invoice$34,161$35,969$22,141$24,341
Adjustments for Features-1840-411-2,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,977$35,969$21,730$21,976
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,992$0$246

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Features Comparison: Nissan 350Z vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2008200820122012
Model350Z350ZCruzeCruze
TrimTouringGrand Touring2LTLTZ
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key   $250
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear wiper$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver  $10 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Metal pedals$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$2,615$2,415$2,845$4,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$430$2,485
Value of Feature Adjustments-1840-411-2,365

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan 350Z vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20082012
Model350ZCruze
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in105.7 in
Length169.8 in181.0 in
Width71.5 in70.7 in
Height52.1 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,340 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume6.8 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan 350Z Touring

Side airbags with side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Aerodynamics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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