[Rocket 88]

Toyota doesn't have the "no ****er sticker"...only Saturn did, and Scion does.

True, but until their cars became famous for killing people most Toyota dealerships were pretty inflexible with pricing. They may not have had a no haggle policy, but they sure didn't give customers much of a break. I'd imagine that's changing now.

 

[Kchoz]

CheetahDC:

Toyota doesn't have the "no ****er sticker"...only Saturn did, and Scion does.

I think that the Koreans are starting down that way. The new Sonata's MSRP is really low but they basically have no discounts for it. The Cobalt's MSRP is higher than the Forte, but after discounts, the Cobalt is cheaper when similarly equipped. I think I heard that Chrysler also wants to go down that way under Fiat: reduce MSRP and discounts.

ponchoman49

Every model is about $1000 overpriced IMO and the LTZ model really should be the 2LT leaving a simpler LS, LT and LTZ lineup with leather an option on the LTZ.

If by overpriced you mean that it's about 1000 $ more than most of the competition, you might be right. However, what cars from the competition offer a 6-speed automatic and a small turbo engine? Most offer 4-speed automatics or a CVT. Ford, Hyundai, KIA, Subaru and Toyota offer 4-speed in their compacts. KIA offers a 5-speed in their Forte, but it's a nearly 1000 $ option for the base engine. Mitsubishi, Nissan, Dodge, Suzuki offer a CVT instead. Only Mazda and Honda offer a 5-speed automatic. VW is the only one to offer a 6-speed automatic. All three of the latter are a bit pricier than the average too.

The powertrain of the Cruze is better than the competition and thus it is a bit pricier than most other compacts. Where's the problem?

 

[ElmerMCR]

CheetahDC:


I think that the Koreans are starting down that way. The new Sonata's MSRP is really low but they basically have no discounts for it.

Certainly not the case from what I have been reading. It's looking more like customers are getting 1500-2000 off even on base GLS models from what I've been seeing online and at my local dealer anyway.

 

[lio45]

I get flashbacks of the '80s Pontiac LeMans every time I look at the Cruze. (Another Daewoo designed piece of crap)

Actually, it was an Opel-designed piece of crap, built by Daewoo.

 

[wescoent]

So the Cruze is a Korean POS but Hyundai products aren't? That's politician level doublespeak. $25k can get you a nicely equipped Grand Marquis as well.

The GrandMa starts at $29,000.

 

[AutoCrazy]

With the options most people, myself included, will buy the Cruze pricing looks fine.

An LT1 with PDCriver Convenience Package (Driver 6-way power seat w/manual recliner, Rear Parking Assist, Remote start) AND PCL:Connectivity Plus Cruise Package (Cruise control, Bluetooth, USB, Steering wheel-mounted audio controls, Leather-wrapped shift knob & steering wheel) comes in at $20,105 with destination included.

An LT2 with all of the above features plus upgraded, heated front seats and alloy wheels comes in at $21,395 with destination included.

Of course these prices are before any incentives, rebates or discounts are applied. Not bad at all. I'm interested. The LT1 with PDC & PCL will be available under $20K, maybe under $19K next year. That's a good price for a lot of car.

 

[autoplaybook]

People are comparing this car to the cobolt and they just cant it is much much bigger than that car! The aveo will be taking the place of the cobolt in size and cost!

Cant people see what GM is doing here they are resizing there cars at the moment and it takes a few years to get all of the models to the point where they want them!

Yup. In 2003, the smallest Chevy you could buy was the Cavalier.

From 2004-12, the Aveo has been the smallest/cheapest Chevy.

Starting in 2012/13, the Spark will be the smallest Chevy you can buy. The 2012 Aveo will be a bit bigger and better-equipped than the current car. And so the Cruze will officially be smack in the middle of Chevy's lineup, with the Spark and Aveo smaller and cheaper, while the Malibu and Impala are larger and more expensive.

With the average consumer spending $30k on a new car, it's not surprising to me that the Cruze's price is coming up signficantly.

I wouldn't be surprised if the next Civic, Corolla, and Focus do, too.