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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: $26,155

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $2,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,782

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $2,863

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelCruzeCruzeBeetle
TrimLTLTZTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $18,425 $22,225 $23,395
Base Invoice $17,688 $21,336 $22,459
225/50R17 395    
Machined alloy wheels 0    
2LT Equipment Group 2,500    
RS Package 695 695  
Temporary spare tire 100 100  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 445 445  
Sunroof 850 850  
Navigation Package     1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package     3,000
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0
225/50R17 348    
Machined alloy wheels 0    
2LT Equipment Group 2,400    
RS Package 612 612  
Temporary spare tire 88 88  
Navigation system 1,756 1,756  
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 392 392  
Sunroof 748 748  
Navigation Package     1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package     2,880
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0
Options (change) 6,980 4,085 4,600
Options (change) 6,344 3,596 4,416
Destination 750 750 770
Total Price $26,155 $27,060 $28,765
Total Invoice $24,782 $25,682 $27,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,237
Model Year201120112012
ModelCruzeCruzeBeetle
TrimLTLTZTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4138hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$26,155$27,060$28,765
Adjustments for Features-1,450-2,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,705$24,905$28,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0
Total Invoice$24,782$25,682$27,645
Adjustments for Features-1,374-2,0450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,408$23,637$27,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$229$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201120112012
ModelCruzeCruzeBeetle
TrimLTLTZTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Boost gauge  $75
Cornering lights  $50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$3,210$3,915$1,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,450$2,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,374-2,0450

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112012
ModelCruzeBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.7 in99.9 in
Length181.0 in168.4 in
Width70.7 in71.2 in
Height58.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.429.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Remote start150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested162581%
Total Not Requested37519%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested87540%

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