Compare 2018 Toyota Corolla vs 2018 Chevy Cruze

2018 Toyota Corolla vs 2018 Chevy Cruze

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When you are looking for the value sweet-spot, it?s hard to beat midsize sedans. They are comfortable, stylish and many are reasonably priced. Two value leaders are the 2018 Toyota Corolla and the 2018 Chevy Cruze. These models share many features, such as efficiency, quiet operation and peppy performance. We think a test-drive of both will prove to you that the Corolla is a better choice for your hard-earned money.

Rear Seating

The Toyota Corolla sedan is categorized by the EPA as a midsize car, whereas the Chevy Cruz is a compact. Nowhere is this difference more apparent than in these vehicles? second rows. The Corolla provides 42.3 inches of rear legroom and 54.8 inches of rear shoulder room. The comparatively cramped rear row of the Chevy Cruz measures 36.1 and 53.2 inches respectively. By the way, the Toyota also has more front legroom.

Safety Features

The 2018 Corolla comes standard with the Toyota Safety Sense-P, which includes Adaptive Cruise Control, Automatic High Beams, Lane-Departure Alert with Steering Assist, and Pre-Collision with Pedestrian Detection. Cruze offers some of these features (it lacks adaptive cruise control), but they are all extra-cost options. With Toyota, you don?t pay extra to get the Corolla?s first-class active safety features.

Value

If you prefer an automatic transmission, the value leaders for these two vehicles are the Corolla L (MSRP $19,445**) and the Cruze LS (MSRP $20,400). Although the Corolla L costs less, it provides standard features that are either optional or not available in the Cruze LS, including steering wheel controls, CD and MP3 players, cruise control, load restraints, front seat belt height adjuster, illuminated vanity mirrors, reading lights, rear split folding bench seat, and remote fuel filler door release. In addition, the Corolla has six speakers (four in the Cruze), Hill Start Assist Control, and unlimited anti-corrosion warranty miles (vs. 100,000 miles).

No doubt about it, the 2018 Toyota Corolla beats the competition. Stop in today to our Toyota dealership and experience our legendary customer service, where your satisfaction is our top priority.

* 2018 EPA-estimated mileage. Actual mileage will vary.
** MSRP excludes the Delivery, Processing, and Handling Fee of $895 for Cars (Yaris, Yaris iA, 86, Corolla, Corolla iM, Camry, Camry HV, Prius LB, Prius c, Prius v, Prius Prime, Mirai, Avalon, Avalon HV), $995 for Small/Medium Trucks, SUVs and Van (C-HR, RAV4, RAV4 HV, Highlander, Highlander HV, 4Runner, Sienna, Tacoma), $1,295 for Large SUVs (Sequoia, Land Cruiser), and $1,295 for Large Truck (Tundra). (Historically, vehicle manufacturers and distributors have charged a separate fee for processing, handling and delivering vehicles to dealerships. Toyota's charge for these services is called the "Delivery, Processing and Handling Fee" and is based on the value of the processing, handling and delivery services Toyota provides as well as Toyota's overall pricing structure. Toyota may make a profit on the Delivery, Processing and Handling Fee.) Excludes taxes, license, title and available or regionally required equipment. The Delivery, Processing and Handling Fee in AL, AR, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, OK, SC and TX will be higher. Actual dealer price will vary.