Let’s take a look at the similarities and differences between the UPPABaby Vista and UPPABaby Cruz to see which one comes out on top.
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The major difference between the Vista and Cruz, is that the Cruz is a single stroller, while the Vista can convert to a double stroller. However, you must purchase the double seat separately.
Additionally, the Vista comes with a baby bassinet that clips into the stroller frame, while the Cruz does not.
The starting price for the UppaBaby Cruz is $550, while the starting price for the UppaBaby Vista is $900.
For this price, however, you’re getting more with the Vista, as it comes with a bassinet. To better compare apples to apples, you can purchase the bassinet separately to pair with the Cruz. The bassinet sells by itself for $190 (starting price), which brings the total of the Cruz (with bassinet) to $740. This is still considerable cheaper than the Vista.
There are some fabric/color options that are slightly more expensive. More on that later.
Winner: UppaBaby Cruz The UppaBaby Cruz is significantly cheaper than the Vista, even when you purchase the additional bassinet.
You can purchase a board for both the Vista and Cruz to be used for toddlers to stand on the back of the stroller and ride along. UppaBaby calls this the “PiggyBack Ride-Along Board”. The concept is the same, but each model has their own board specific to it. The Vista’s PiggyBack Ride-Along Board costs $120 and the one for the Cruz costs $100.
The weight capacity of the PiggyBack Ride-Along Boards is 50 pounds.
As previously mentioned, the major differentiator between the UppaBaby Vista and Cruz is that the Vista has the ability to convert to a double stroller. In order to do this, you need to purchase the second seat separate (called a rumble seat), which costs $190-$200, depending on the color. It’s also recommended you purchase “upper adapters” ($20) to make more room between the two seats.
The Vista allows for multiple seat configurations using the three types of seats: car seat, bassinet and toddler seat.
One thing to note, is that the lower seat has a weight limit of 35 pounds.
Winner: UppaBaby Vista The UppaBaby Cruz can hold a maximum of two kids (one on a riding board), while the Vista can hold a maximum of three kids.
The 2019 UppaBaby Vista has 9 color options, while the Cruz has 6.
Here are the 9 color options for the Vista:
From left to right:
There are some unique design features associated with certain colors. (and different price points!) Let’s take a look at the design options more closely:
The NEWEST and MOST Expensive design options are BRYCE, SPENSER and WILLIAM. These all feature new leather colors, new leather details, and unique fabrics. These three options are priced at $960. UppaBaby updated the logo on the canopy for these three color options. Instead of “UPPABaby” being embroidered in large font, it appears on a small leather tag. They also changed the color of the logo on the frame, from black to white.
SPENSER is the stand-out stroller in the UppaBaby Vista line-up. For the first time ever, we have bold, plaid print. The seat of the stroller, as well as the base of the bassinet, have been updated from the typical black to gray. SPENSER is the only option that has the gray seat/bassinet base. Another unique feature to the SPENSER Vista is the moss green leather with yellow contrast stitching on the handle and lap bar.
BRYCE, a white marl, and WILLIAM, a chambray oxford, are the other two new colors of the Vista stroller in 2019.
Aside from the features already mentioned for the three new colors, both BRYCE and WILLIAM have bassinets where the base matches the color of the canopy. In the remaining versions of the Vista, the base of the bassinet is black.
BRYICE, the white marl, has a chestnut color leather handlebar and lap bar.
WILLIAM is a light blue color, and features a navy leather handlebar and lap bar, with contrast stitching in off-white.
The next highest tier of Vista design options are priced at $930: HENRY & JAKE.
HENRY has a more durable fabric, similar to that of luggage. JAKE has black fabric and is the only Vista stroller that has a matte black frame.
The remaining color options for the VISTA are priced at $900.
Here are the 6 color options for the CRUZ:
From left to right:
Winner: UPPAbaby Vista The UPPAbaby Vista has more design options. However, it’s subjective that the Vista has the better design options, as it really comes down to personal preference.
Cruz:
Frame & Seat: 21.5 pounds
Frame only: 15 pounds
Vista:
Frame & Seat: 26.6 pounds
Frame only: 19.3 pounds
Winner: UPPAbaby Cruz The Cruz weighs 5.1 pounds less than the Vista.
Both the Vista and Cruz have the same process to fold.
To fold, the seat must either be in forward facing position or be removed. There are slide release triggers on the side of the frame and if the handlebar is in the highest position, then both strollers can stand when folded.
Winner: Tied The process to fold is the same in both the Vista and Cruz. However, it could be argued that the Cruz is easier to fold since it simply weighs less.
Cruz:
Vista:
Winner: Vista The larger wheels and 4-wheel suspension mean the Vista has a smoother ride compared to the Cruz.
Both the Vista and Cruz are compatible with carseats. The car seat compatibility is the same for both.
Here are a list of car seats that are comptabible with both the Vista and Cruz:
Winner: Tied The Vista and Cruz can accomodate the same car seats.
The Vista is appropriate for a newborn right out of the box, since it comes with the bassinet. The Cruz is not appropriate for a newborn right out of the box.
The seat of the Cruz is suitable for ages 3 months and up. The same is true for the Vista toddler seat.
However, an “Infant SnugSeat” can be purchased from UPPAbaby for $40, which makes the seat of either the Vista or Cruz compatible for newborns. Additionally, as mentioned before, the bassinet can also be purchased separately to be used with the Cruz (which still comes out cheaper than the Vista).
Winner: Vista/Tied The Cruz can not be used for a newborn right out of the box, while the Vista can. However, there are accessories that can be purchased separately.
Cruz:
Vista:
Winner: Vista The basket under the stroller is slightly larger on the Vista.
Cruz:
Vista:
Winner: Cruz/Tied In terms of width, the Cruz is more compact, though it’s arguable which is truly more compact, as the Cruz is longer and taller.
Both the Vista and Cruz have leather accents, with no vegan options.
UPPAbaby states on their website that leather offers better “breathability, flexibility and durability than any faux-leather counterparts on the market.”
Winner: Neither If having a vegan stroller is important to you, neither the UPPAbaby Vista or Cruz are a good option.
The Vista and Cruz have many similarities. However, with the Vista costing almost double the Cruz, you really have to ask yourself if the additional features the Vista offers is worth it to you. Which stroller is best is really dependent on each family.
It makes sense to choose the Vista over the Cruz if you need the double stroller feature. But keep in mind the maximum weight of the front seat is only 35 pounds.
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