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2012 Chevrolet Cruze Overview

Price Range: $16,800 to $23,190

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The 2012 Chevrolet Cruze is back for its second year with a few changes that improve an already highly regarded product. Replacing the now defunct Cobalt, the Cruze retains the same look that it had when it debuted in 2011 but adds in a few mechanical improvements that improve fuel economy for added efficiency.

Under the hood you’ll find two engine options: a 138-horsepower, 1.8-liter four-cylinder that comes on the base LS trim, and a turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder that produces the same horsepower, but adds an extra 23 pounds-feet of torque. Transmission options include a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic. The smaller, turbocharged engine also gets superior fuel economy to the base engine, 26 mpg in the city and 38 mpg on the highway. However if that’s not enough for you, then you might be inclined to spring the Cruze Eco. This trim adds a few thousand dollars to the cost of the Cruze, but bumps fuel economy all the way up to 28 mpg in the city and a very impressive 42 mpg on the highway.

On the outside, the Cruze does not look as edgy as some of its competitors, like the Hyundai Elantra, Honda Civic, and Ford Focus, opting for more conventional styling. The Cruze is by no means boring however, with a split-Chevy grille up front, up to 18-inch wheels, and a sculpted hood. Exterior options include fog lights, a power sunroof, and a remote start system.

The 2012 Cruze keeps its upscale interior; it doesn’t look or feel like a cabin you would expect to find in a compact car. It also features 15.4 cubic feet of trunk space, which beats the Civic, Corolla, and Focus sedan by about 3 full cubic feet. Standard features include remote keyless entry, air conditioning, a tilt/telescoping steering wheel, auxiliary audio input jack, and power windows and locks. The Cruze can also be outfitted with a sunroof, power driver’s seat, USB/iPod input, heated front seats, touchscreen navigation system, and Bluetooth® connectivity.

When it comes to safety, the Cruze comes outfitted with GM’s OnStar system standard (six months free, then paid subscription). It was also named an IIHS Top Safety Pick and got a full five-star rating from the NHTSA. Other standard safety features include ten airbags, electronic stability control, and antilock brakes.

Excellent safety features, fuel economy, and interior quality all combine to make the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze a great value all around.
2012 Chevrolet Cruze

2012 Chevrolet Cruze

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Uncover Rebates & Incentives

Want to keep even more money in your pocket? Find available Rebates & Incentives in your area by entering your ZIP code above.

These additional manufacturer savings programs can help you get your best deal.*

  1. Cash Rebates
  2. Low Interest Financing
  3. Special Leasing Options

Some manufacturers also provide first-time buyer, military, and other programs to target specific customer segments.

*Incentive programs are subject to change at any time by the manufacturer.

Secret 1
Consumer Incentives

Zero percent financing, employee discount, cash back, out-the-door price tags...

Most dealers work hard to offer the public competitive prices. These incentives can grab your attention, but they can also obscure the actual terms you're getting on your purchase.

How can you fully understand incentives to get the lowest possible price on your car?

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Secret 2
Finance & Insurance

Most state franchise laws prohibit manufacturers from selling cars directly to the public, so the dealer will be your middleman. But in terms of financing and insurance, you can choose a bank or the dealer directly.

How can you determine what's in your best interest?

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Secret 3
Additional Costs

Destination charges, taxes, license and title fees, advertising fees... When going to a dealership, you must ask for an explanation of any fee you don't understand. But you need to choose your battles wisely. Your local car dealer may have taken a loss or slim profit along the way, and your fighting over something like a doc fee when the deal is nearly wrapped up may be counterproductive.

In any case, there are many fees and charges in the sale process: some inevitable, others questionable. How do you tell them apart?

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Secret 4
Trade-in Value

If you currently own a car, it probably represents profit. The question is, whose profit will it be?

With few exceptions, you'll get the most money for your used car by selling it privately. That's because dealers pay wholesale prices — not retail prices — for used cars, and they sell them at retail.

Your current car's value can be used to lower the price on your new car. However, most people underestimate their used car's value when going to a dealership. How can you maximize your value?

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Secret 5
Dealer Holdback

The car manufacturer holds back a fraction of the price of all vehicles the dealership sells. Then, it returns the money to the dealership, usually on a quarterly basis.

Dealer holdback began its life as a safety net that ensured the manufacturers would have a security deposit of sorts if a dealership missed payments, and the dealerships would have money on hand to cover overhead costs when the holdback was returned.

How can you take advantage of dealer holdbacks to get the bottom line price?

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Secret 6
Dealer Incentives

Unlike consumer incentives, dealer incentives are factory-to-dealer incentives that reduce the dealer's true cost to buy the vehicle from the factory to below invoice.

Manufacturers offer these incentives on a regional basis to generate sales on specific models. These incentives are sometimes referred to as "spiffs," and they can touch off competition among dealers to move slower-selling stock.

For instance, a dealer incentive may kick in when a certain sales target is reached, with each subsequent sale resulting in a higher factory-to-dealer rebate. How can you benefit from that?

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