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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,205

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $3,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,229

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $3,349

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelCruzeBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimPremierCoastSEDune
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,945 $23,120 $24,020 $26,790
Base Invoice $22,987 $22,194 $23,058 $25,719
Enhanced Convenience Package 865      
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,995      
Door sill trim plates 125      
Floor mats   235 235 235
Enhanced Convenience Package 787      
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,815      
Door sill trim plates 114      
Floor mats   185 185 185
Options (change) 2,985 235 235 235
Options (change) 2,716 185 185 185
Destination 875 850 850 850
Total Price $27,805 $24,205 $25,105 $27,875
Total Invoice $26,578 $23,229 $24,093 $26,754

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Coast
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $142
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelCruzeBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimPremierCoastSEDune
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine153hp I4174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/40 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$27,805$24,205$25,105$27,875
Adjustments for Features-3,3550-575-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,450$24,205$24,530$27,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$325$2,920
Total Invoice$26,578$23,229$24,093$26,754
Adjustments for Features-3,2070-552-720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,371$23,229$23,541$26,034
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$312$2,805

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelCruzeBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimPremierCoastSEDune
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Heated steering wheel$100   
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote app$25 $25 
Remote start$150   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags$300   
Rollover sensor$50   
Safety key$5   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports$0 $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system$600   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information  $25 
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Wireless charging station$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0   
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights   $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Heated second row seats$200   
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$5,830$2,475$3,050$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,355$0$575$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2070-552-720

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182018
ModelCruzeBeetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in100.0 in
Length175.3 in168.4 in
Width70.5 in71.2 in
Height57.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,920 lb.3,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.7 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.2 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested35048%
Total Not Requested37552%
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested102553%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Coast

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Dune

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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