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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,380

Chevrolet Cruze LS   
Difference: $1,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,586

Chevrolet Cruze LS   
Difference: $1,584

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelCruzeNew Beetle
TrimLS2.5L
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $16,525 $17,915
Base Invoice $15,864 $17,040
Floor mats 80  
Temporary spare tire 100  
6-speed shiftable automatic 925 1,100
Satellite radio   375
Floor mats 70  
Temporary spare tire 88  
6-speed shiftable automatic 814 1,099
Satellite radio   331
Options (change) 1,105 1,475
Options (change) 972 1,430
Destination 750 700
Total Price $18,380 $20,090
Total Invoice $17,586 $19,170

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,043
Model Year20112009
ModelCruzeNew Beetle
TrimLS2.5L
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine136hp I4150hp I5
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/35 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16205/55-16
Total Price$18,380$20,090
Adjustments for Features-4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,900$20,090
Total Invoice$17,586$19,170
Adjustments for Features-4590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,127$19,170

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20112009
ModelCruzeNew Beetle
TrimLS2.5L
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150
Power rear side windows$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Manual remote mirrors$25 
Power mirrors $150
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$2,995$2,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4590

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20112009
ModelCruzeNew Beetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.7 in98.7 in
Length181.0 in161.1 in
Width70.7 in67.9 in
Height58.1 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,102 lb.2,965 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.427.2 ft3

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