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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: $6,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,782

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $6,231

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112016
ModelCruzeCruzeBeetle
TrimLTLTZR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $18,425 $22,225 $31,450
Base Invoice $17,688 $21,336 $30,193
2LT Equipment Group 2,500    
Machined alloy wheels 0    
225/50R17 395    
RS Package 695 695  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 445 445  
Temporary spare tire 100 100  
Sunroof 850 850  
2LT Equipment Group 2,400    
Machined alloy wheels 0    
225/50R17 348    
RS Package 612 612  
Navigation system 1,756 1,756  
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 392 392  
Temporary spare tire 88 88  
Sunroof 748 748  
Options (change) 6,980 4,085 0
Options (change) 6,344 3,596 0
Destination 750 750 820
Total Price $26,155 $27,060 $32,270
Total Invoice $24,782 $25,682 $31,013

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,654
Model Year201120112016
ModelCruzeCruzeBeetle
TrimLTLTZR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4138hp I4210hp 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)225/50-17225/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$26,155$27,060$32,270
Adjustments for Features0-705-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,155$26,355$31,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0
Total Invoice$24,782$25,682$31,013
Adjustments for Features0-669-577
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,782$25,013$30,436
Cost Above Minimum$0$231$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201120112016
ModelCruzeCruzeBeetle
TrimLTLTZR-Line SEL
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 app  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights  $50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
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$3,110$3,815$3,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$705$600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-669-577

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112016
ModelCruzeBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.7 in100.0 in
Length181.0 in168.4 in
Width70.7 in71.2 in
Height58.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.3,013 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 port25Yes
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%
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%

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