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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: $25,110

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $6,674

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,875

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $5,631

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelOutbackOutbackCruzeCruze
Trim2.5i3.6R2LTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,295 $28,295 $21,040 $23,550
Base Invoice $21,939 $26,460 $20,198 $22,490
Limited Package 4,400 3,400    
Navigation system 1,550 1,550 795 795
Sunroof 1,445 1,445 900 900
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319 319 505 505
RS Package     695  
Driver Convenience Package     380  
Rear spoiler       410
Limited Package 4,056 3,207    
Navigation system 1,294 1,294 700 700
Sunroof 1,203 1,203 792 792
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239 239 444 444
RS Package     612  
Driver Convenience Package     334  
Rear spoiler       361
Options (change) 7,714 6,714 3,275 2,610
Options (change) 6,792 5,943 2,882 2,297
Destination 775 775 795 795
Total Price $31,784 $35,784 $25,110 $26,955
Total Invoice $29,506 $33,178 $23,875 $25,582

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,609
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,786
Model Year2012201220132013
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$31,784$35,784$25,110$26,955
Adjustments for Features-3,065-4,0150-1,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,719$31,769$25,110$25,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0$445
Total Invoice$29,506$33,178$23,875$25,582
Adjustments for Features-2,845-3,7230-1,329
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,661$29,455$23,875$24,253
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,794$0$378

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2012201220132013
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$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
Rear side airbags  $300$300
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$4,090$5,040$1,025$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,065$4,015$0$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,845-3,7230-1,329

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20122013
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

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 plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Cargo tray40No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested265061%
Total Not Requested169039%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

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 plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested217563%
Total Not Requested130037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested45575%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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