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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: $24,070

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $6,103

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,933

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $5,269

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920122012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackCruzeCruze
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited2LTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,295 $31,595 $32,095 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $21,020 $29,367 $29,924 $19,858 $22,146
Limited Package 5,000        
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000 995 995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183      
RS Package       695 595
Sunroof       900 900
Limited Package 4,538        
Navigation system 1,830 1,823 1,822 876 876
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119      
RS Package       612 524
Sunroof       792 792
Options (change) 7,183 2,183 2,000 2,590 2,490
Options (change) 6,487 1,942 1,822 2,280 2,192
Destination 695 695 695 795 795
Total Price $30,173 $34,473 $34,790 $24,070 $26,475
Total Invoice $28,202 $32,004 $32,441 $22,933 $25,133

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,723
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,110
Model Year20092009200920122012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackCruzeCruze
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited2LTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T5M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$30,173$34,473$34,790$24,070$26,475
Adjustments for Features-3,380-3,505-4,5050-2,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,793$30,968$30,285$24,070$24,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,175$3,492$0$350
Total Invoice$28,202$32,004$32,441$22,933$25,133
Adjustments for Features-3,159-3,254-4,2010-1,951
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,043$28,750$28,240$22,933$23,182
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,707$3,197$0$249

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20092009200920122012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackCruzeCruze
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited2LTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
6-speed manual   $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250
Remote start    $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Brake assist   $50$50
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 
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Roof rack$300    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Hood scoop $100   
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
Satellite radio   $200$200
Surround sound$250$250$250  
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 $150
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Compass$0$0$0  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10 
Visor mirror, passenger   $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$6,100$6,225$7,225$2,720$4,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,380$3,505$4,505$0$2,055
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,159-3,254-4,2010-1,951

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20092012
ModelOutbackCruze
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in105.7 in
Length188.7 in181.0 in
Width69.7 in70.7 in
Height63.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Sunroof, large1100No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Surround sound250No
Mud guards75No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested225039%
Total Not Requested357561%

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 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 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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