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Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,550

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $1,628

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,255

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $902

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackCruze
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanPremier
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,295 $30,995 $31,495 $23,945
Base Invoice $24,659 $28,795 $29,350 $22,987
Limited Package 2,700      
Stability control 300      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 140
Navigation system   2,000 2,000  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package       1,995
Enhanced Convenience Package       865
Door sill trim plates       125
Bodyside moldings       230
Fog lights       375
Limited Package 2,426      
Stability control 275      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 127
Navigation system   1,822 1,822  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package       1,815
Enhanced Convenience Package       787
Door sill trim plates       114
Bodyside moldings       209
Fog lights       341
Options (change) 3,238 2,238 2,055 3,730
Options (change) 2,853 1,974 1,855 3,393
Destination 645 645 645 875
Total Price $30,178 $33,878 $34,195 $28,550
Total Invoice $28,157 $31,414 $31,850 $27,255

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,018
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $333
Model Year2008200820082018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackCruze
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanPremier
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6153hp I4
TransmissionT4M5T5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$30,178$33,878$34,195$28,550
Adjustments for Features-610-185-1,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,568$33,693$32,885$28,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,125$3,317$0
Total Invoice$28,157$31,414$31,850$27,255
Adjustments for Features-569-172-1,2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,588$31,242$30,630$27,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,654$3,042$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2008200820082018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackCruze
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanPremier
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
5-speed manual $0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Remote start   $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist   $50
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Safety key   $5
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio   $200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,165$5,740$6,865$5,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$610$185$1,310$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-569-172-1,2200

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20082018
ModelOutbackCruze
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in106.3 in
Length188.7 in175.3 in
Width69.7 in70.5 in
Height63.2 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.2,886 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft322.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft347.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested110046%
Total Not Requested130054%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested150078%
Total Not Requested42522%
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%

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