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Chevrolet Cruze Limited vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cruze Limited vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,145

Chevrolet Cruze Limited 2LT   
Difference: $8,334

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,948

Chevrolet Cruze Limited 2LT   
Difference: $6,792

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620082008
ModelCruze LimitedCruze LimitedPassatPassat
Trim2LTLTZLuxVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,370 $24,370 $30,100 $36,050
Base Invoice $22,435 $23,273 $28,107 $33,597
Driver Convenience Package 340      
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package 995 995    
Enhanced Safety Package 790 790    
All-weather floor mats 140 140 185 185
Cargo mat 80 80    
Navigation system 495 495 1,800 1,800
Cargo net 60 60    
iPod integration     0 0
Heated front seats     225 225
Rear side airbags     350 350
Rear spoiler     479 479
Body kit     1,650 1,650
Driver Convenience Package 309      
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package 905 905    
Enhanced Safety Package 719 719    
All-weather floor mats 127 127 145 145
Cargo mat 73 73    
Navigation system 450 450 1,589 1,589
Cargo net 55 55    
iPod integration     0 0
Heated front seats     199 199
Rear side airbags     310 310
Rear spoiler     310 310
Body kit     1,390 1,390
Options (change) 2,900 2,560 4,689 4,689
Options (change) 2,638 2,329 3,943 3,943
Destination 875 875 690 690
Total Price $27,145 $27,805 $35,479 $41,429
Total Invoice $25,948 $26,477 $32,740 $38,230

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze Limited vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Limited 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,424
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,952
Model Year2016201620082008
ModelCruze LimitedCruze LimitedPassatPassat
Trim2LTLTZLuxVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 980, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$27,145$27,805$35,479$41,429
Adjustments for Features0-450-910-1,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,145$27,355$34,569$39,814
Cost Above Minimum$0$210$0$5,245
Total Invoice$25,948$26,477$32,740$38,230
Adjustments for Features0-429-840-1,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,948$26,048$31,900$36,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$0$4,840

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze Limited vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2016201620082008
ModelCruze LimitedCruze LimitedPassatPassat
Trim2LTLTZLuxVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start$150$150  
Sunshade, rear  $125$125
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
iPod integration  $100$100
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,890$3,340$3,800$4,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$910$1,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-429-840-1,490

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze Limited vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162008
ModelCruze LimitedPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in106.7 in
Length181.0 in188.2 in
Width70.7 in71.7 in
Height58.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,085 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Limited 2LT

Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested17547%
Total Not Requested20053%
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Limited LTZ

Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Lux

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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