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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: $26,215

Chevrolet Cruze Limited 2LT   
Difference: $5,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,102

Chevrolet Cruze Limited 2LT   
Difference: $4,806

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201220122012
ModelCruze LimitedCruze LimitedPassatPassatPassat
Trim2LTLTZ2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,370 $24,370 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $22,435 $23,273 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Driver Convenience Package 340        
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package 995 995      
Navigation system 495 495      
Cargo net 60 60 95 95 95
Cargo mat 80 80 125 125 125
Rear spoiler     375 375 375
Driver Convenience Package 309        
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package 905 905      
Navigation system 450 450      
Cargo net 55 55 69 69 69
Cargo mat 73 73 99 99 99
Rear spoiler     300 300 300
Options (change) 1,970 1,630 595 595 595
Options (change) 1,792 1,483 468 468 468
Destination 875 875 770 770 770
Total Price $26,215 $26,875 $31,260 $33,560 $34,315
Total Invoice $25,102 $25,631 $29,908 $32,114 $32,838

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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: $4,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,940
Model Year20162016201220122012
ModelCruze LimitedCruze LimitedPassatPassatPassat
Trim2LTLTZ2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$26,215$26,875$31,260$33,560$34,315
Adjustments for Features0-450-905-905-1,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,215$26,425$30,355$32,655$33,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$210$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$25,102$25,631$29,908$32,114$32,838
Adjustments for Features0-429-866-866-962
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,102$25,202$29,042$31,248$31,876
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze Limited vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162016201220122012
ModelCruze LimitedCruze LimitedPassatPassatPassat
Trim2LTLTZ2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app$25$25   
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0   
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0   
App support$0$0   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$2,300$2,750$3,205$3,205$3,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$905$905$1,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-429-866-866-962

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze Limited vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162012
ModelCruze LimitedPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in110.4 in
Length181.0 in191.6 in
Width70.7 in72.2 in
Height58.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,085 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft315.9 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 kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Limited LTZ

Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%

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