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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: $27,065

Chevrolet Cruze Limited 2LT   
Difference: $7,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,875

Chevrolet Cruze Limited 2LT   
Difference: $6,749

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620172017
ModelCruze LimitedCruze LimitedPassatPassat
Trim2LTLTZ1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,370 $24,370 $30,995 $33,995
Base Invoice $22,435 $23,273 $29,724 $32,601
Driver Convenience Package 340      
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package 995 995    
Enhanced Safety Package 790 790    
Navigation system 495 495    
Cargo net 60 60 100 100
Door sill trim plates 140 140    
Rear spoiler     375 375
Body kit     1,900 1,900
Driver Convenience Package 309      
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package 905 905    
Enhanced Safety Package 719 719    
Navigation system 450 450    
Cargo net 55 55 80 80
Door sill trim plates 127 127    
Rear spoiler     300 300
Body kit     1,700 1,700
Options (change) 2,820 2,480 2,375 2,375
Options (change) 2,565 2,256 2,080 2,080
Destination 875 875 820 820
Total Price $27,065 $27,725 $34,190 $37,190
Total Invoice $25,875 $26,404 $32,624 $35,501

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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: $2,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,226
Model Year2016201620172017
ModelCruze LimitedCruze LimitedPassatPassat
Trim2LTLTZ1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$27,065$27,725$34,190$37,190
Adjustments for Features0-450-4,740-4,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,065$27,275$29,450$32,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$210$0$2,900
Total Invoice$25,875$26,404$32,624$35,501
Adjustments for Features0-429-4,523-4,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,875$25,975$28,101$30,881
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$0$2,780

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze Limited vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2016201620172017
ModelCruze LimitedCruze LimitedPassatPassat
Trim2LTLTZ1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Cargo Management 
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$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Compass$0$0  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar 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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,150$2,600$6,890$6,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$4,740$4,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-429-4,523-4,620

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze Limited vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162017
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.3,231 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 camera200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upgraded instruments0No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
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%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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