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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: $24,370

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $12,822

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,197

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $10,008

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelAvalonAvalonCruzeCruze
TrimBaseLimited2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,595 $35,835 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $29,336 $32,252 $19,858 $22,146
Navigation system 2,350 1,450 995 995
Floor mats 199 199    
Rear spoiler 349 349    
Remote start 499 499    
Heated front seats 440      
RS Package     695 595
Sunroof     900 900
Proximity key     300  
Navigation system 2,092 1,291 876 876
Floor mats 126 126    
Rear spoiler 219 219    
Remote start 280 280    
Heated front seats 392      
RS Package     612 524
Sunroof     792 792
Proximity key     264  
Options (change) 3,837 2,497 2,890 2,490
Options (change) 3,109 1,916 2,544 2,192
Destination 760 760 795 795
Total Price $37,192 $39,092 $24,370 $26,475
Total Invoice $33,205 $34,928 $23,197 $25,133

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,387
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,858
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelAvalonAvalonCruzeCruze
TrimBaseLimited2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6268hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)660, 12660, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$37,192$39,092$24,370$26,475
Adjustments for Features-2,035-4,3350-1,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,157$34,757$24,370$24,670
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0$300
Total Invoice$33,205$34,928$23,197$25,133
Adjustments for Features-1,817-3,8730-1,714
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,388$31,055$23,197$23,419
Cost Above Minimum$333$0$0$222

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2011201120122012
ModelAvalonAvalonCruzeCruze
TrimBaseLimited2LTLTZ
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  
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 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information$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  
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 $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 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,805$6,105$1,770$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,035$4,335$0$1,805
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,817-3,8730-1,714

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20112012
ModelAvalonCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in105.7 in
Length197.6 in181.0 in
Width72.8 in70.7 in
Height58.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,573 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 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
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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