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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: $26,640

Chevrolet Cruze Limited 2LT   
Difference: $8,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,489

Chevrolet Cruze Limited 2LT   
Difference: $8,197

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201520152015
ModelCruze LimitedCruze LimitedPassatPassatPassat
Trim2LTLTZ1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,370 $24,370 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $22,435 $23,273 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package 995 995      
Driver Convenience Package 340        
Cargo net 60 60 100 100 100
Illuminated door sill trim plates 505 505 375 375 375
Navigation system 495 495      
Rear spoiler     375 375 375
Body kit     1,900 1,900 1,900
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package 905 905      
Driver Convenience Package 309        
Cargo net 55 55 80 80 80
Illuminated door sill trim plates 460 460 300 300 300
Navigation system 450 450      
Rear spoiler     300 300 300
Body kit     1,700 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 2,395 2,055 2,750 2,750 2,750
Options (change) 2,179 1,870 2,380 2,380 2,380
Destination 875 875 820 820 820
Total Price $26,640 $27,300 $35,360 $37,495 $39,565
Total Invoice $25,489 $26,018 $33,686 $35,734 $37,719

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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: $6,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,096
Model Year20162016201520152015
ModelCruze LimitedCruze LimitedPassatPassatPassat
Trim2LTLTZ1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4170hp I4150hp 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)225/50-17225/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$26,640$27,300$35,360$37,495$39,565
Adjustments for Features0-450-2,205-2,205-2,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,640$26,850$33,155$35,290$37,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$210$0$2,135$4,105
Total Invoice$25,489$26,018$33,686$35,734$37,719
Adjustments for Features0-429-2,101-2,101-2,197
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,489$25,589$31,585$33,633$35,522
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$0$2,048$3,937

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze Limited vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162016201520152015
ModelCruze LimitedCruze LimitedPassatPassatPassat
Trim2LTLTZ1.8T 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
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   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0   
App support$0$0   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
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  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
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 
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, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450$450$450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$2,275$2,725$4,480$4,480$4,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$2,205$2,205$2,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-429-2,101-2,101-2,197

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze Limited vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162015
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.3,173 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

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%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%

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