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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: $24,370

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $9,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,197

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $8,376

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620122012
ModelOutbackOutbackCruzeCruze
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2LTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,395 $33,395 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $28,473 $31,227 $19,858 $22,146
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,295 2,295    
Remote start 450 450    
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795    
RS Package     695 595
Navigation system     995 995
Sunroof     900 900
Proximity key     300  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,913 1,913    
Remote start 337 337    
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663    
RS Package     612 524
Navigation system     876 876
Sunroof     792 792
Proximity key     264  
Options (change) 2,745 3,540 2,890 2,490
Options (change) 2,250 2,913 2,544 2,192
Destination 850 850 795 795
Total Price $33,990 $37,785 $24,370 $26,475
Total Invoice $31,573 $34,990 $23,197 $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: $2,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,869
Model Year2016201620122012
ModelOutbackOutbackCruzeCruze
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2LTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4256hp H6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$33,990$37,785$24,370$26,475
Adjustments for Features-7,005-9,3550-1,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,985$28,430$24,370$24,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,445$0$300
Total Invoice$31,573$34,990$23,197$25,133
Adjustments for Features-6,507-8,6630-1,714
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,066$26,327$23,197$23,419
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,261$0$222

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2016201620122012
ModelOutbackOutbackCruzeCruze
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2LTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Lead vehicle start alert $25  
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote start$150$150 $150
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning $200  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Lane sway warning $25  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection $50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo tray$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
HD radio$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
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
Steering-linked fog lights $50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10 
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
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 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,400$10,750$1,395$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,005$9,355$0$1,805
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,507-8,6630-1,714

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20162012
ModelOutbackCruze
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.1 in105.7 in
Length189.6 in181.0 in
Width72.4 in70.7 in
Height66.1 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,594 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested197594%
Total Not Requested1356%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested197594%
Total Not Requested1356%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

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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