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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: $7,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,933

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $6,334

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelOutbackOutbackCruzeCruze
Trim2.5i3.6R2LTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,295 $28,295 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $21,939 $26,460 $19,858 $22,146
Navigation system 1,550 1,550 995 995
Limited Package 4,400 3,400    
Sunroof 1,445 1,445 900 900
RS Package     695 595
Navigation system 1,294 1,294 876 876
Limited Package 4,056 3,207    
Sunroof 1,203 1,203 792 792
RS Package     612 524
Options (change) 7,395 6,395 2,590 2,490
Options (change) 6,553 5,704 2,280 2,192
Destination 775 775 795 795
Total Price $31,465 $35,465 $24,070 $26,475
Total Invoice $29,267 $32,939 $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: $3,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,804
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelOutbackOutbackCruzeCruze
Trim2.5i3.6R2LTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6T5M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$31,465$35,465$24,070$26,475
Adjustments for Features-3,795-4,7450-2,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,670$30,720$24,070$24,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0$350
Total Invoice$29,267$32,939$22,933$25,133
Adjustments for Features-3,530-4,4070-1,951
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,737$28,532$22,933$23,182
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,795$0$249

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelOutbackOutbackCruzeCruze
Trim2.5i3.6R2LTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Remote start   $150
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
Rearview camera$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo tray$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Compass$0$0  
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 $50
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 recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$4,690$5,640$895$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,795$4,745$0$2,055
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,530-4,4070-1,951

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20122012
ModelOutbackCruze
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in105.7 in
Length188.2 in181.0 in
Width71.7 in70.7 in
Height65.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,390 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
Cargo tray40No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested252558%
Total Not Requested181542%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested205059%
Total Not Requested142541%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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