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Toyota Avalon vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Avalon vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,675

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $13,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,585

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $10,450

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelAvalonAvalonCruzeCruze
TrimXLSLimited2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,145 $35,185 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $28,607 $31,312 $19,858 $22,146
Preferred Accessory Package 347 347    
Navigation system 2,940 2,000 995 995
Satellite radio 449 449    
Remote start 499 499    
Heated front seats 440      
Sunroof     900 900
Proximity key     300  
Preferred Accessory Package 236 236    
Navigation system 2,405 1,700 876 876
Satellite radio 359 359    
Remote start 356 356    
Heated front seats 352      
Sunroof     792 792
Proximity key     264  
Options (change) 4,675 3,295 2,195 1,895
Options (change) 3,708 2,651 1,932 1,668
Destination 720 720 795 795
Total Price $37,540 $39,200 $23,675 $25,880
Total Invoice $33,035 $34,683 $22,585 $24,609

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,945
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelAvalonAvalonCruzeCruze
TrimXLSLimited2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6268hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 12360, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$37,540$39,200$23,675$25,880
Adjustments for Features-1,710-3,4850-1,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,830$35,715$23,675$23,950
Cost Above Minimum$115$0$0$275
Total Invoice$33,035$34,683$22,585$24,609
Adjustments for Features-1,505-3,0830-1,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,530$31,600$22,585$22,774
Cost Above Minimum$0$70$0$189

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2009200920122012
ModelAvalonAvalonCruzeCruze
TrimXLSLimited2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100
6-speed manual  $150 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start$150$150 $150
Sunshade, rear, power $225  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo net$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers $175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10 
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $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  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,655$5,430$1,945$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,710$3,485$0$1,930
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,505-3,0830-1,835

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20092012
ModelAvalonCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in105.7 in
Length197.2 in181.0 in
Width72.8 in70.7 in
Height58.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,496 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume14.4 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon XLS

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

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%

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%

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