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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: $27,285

Chevrolet Cruze Limited 2LT   
Difference: $5,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,075

Chevrolet Cruze Limited 2LT   
Difference: $5,693

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelCruze LimitedCruze LimitedPassatPassat
Trim2LTLTZ2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,370 $24,370 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $22,435 $23,273 $30,353 $33,230
Driver Convenience Package 340      
Enhanced Safety Package 790 790    
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package 995 995    
Navigation system 495 495    
Cargo net 60 60 100 100
All-weather floor mats 140 140 235 235
Cargo mat 80 80    
Door sill trim plates 140 140    
Rear spoiler     375 375
Driver Convenience Package 309      
Enhanced Safety Package 719 719    
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package 905 905    
Navigation system 450 450    
Cargo net 55 55 80 80
All-weather floor mats 127 127 185 185
Cargo mat 73 73    
Door sill trim plates 127 127    
Rear spoiler     300 300
Options (change) 3,040 2,700 710 710
Options (change) 2,765 2,456 565 565
Destination 875 875 850 850
Total Price $27,285 $27,945 $33,210 $36,210
Total Invoice $26,075 $26,604 $31,768 $34,645

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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: $835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $824
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelCruze LimitedCruze LimitedPassatPassat
Trim2LTLTZ2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4174hp 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$27,285$27,945$33,210$36,210
Adjustments for Features0-450-5,090-5,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,285$27,495$28,120$30,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$210$0$2,850
Total Invoice$26,075$26,604$31,768$34,645
Adjustments for Features0-428-4,869-5,014
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,075$26,176$26,899$29,631
Cost Above Minimum$0$101$0$2,732

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze Limited vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2016201620182018
ModelCruze LimitedCruze LimitedPassatPassat
Trim2LTLTZ2.0T 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
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
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 
Body kit$0$0  
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
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$7,240$7,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$5,090$5,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-428-4,869-5,014

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze Limited vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162018
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.3,275 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%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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