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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: $23,320

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $885

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,286

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $943

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201820182018
ModelCruzeCruzeBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimLTLTZCoastSEDune
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $18,425 $22,225 $23,120 $24,020 $26,790
Base Invoice $17,688 $21,336 $22,194 $23,058 $25,719
2LT Equipment Group 2,500        
Machined alloy wheels 0        
RS Package 695 695      
Sunroof 850 850      
Temporary spare tire 100 100      
Floor mats     235 235 235
2LT Equipment Group 2,400        
Machined alloy wheels 0        
RS Package 612 612      
Sunroof 748 748      
Temporary spare tire 88 88      
Floor mats     185 185 185
Options (change) 4,145 1,645 235 235 235
Options (change) 3,848 1,448 185 185 185
Destination 750 750 850 850 850
Total Price $23,320 $24,620 $24,205 $25,105 $27,875
Total Invoice $22,286 $23,534 $23,229 $24,093 $26,754

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,512
Model Year20112011201820182018
ModelCruzeCruzeBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimLTLTZCoastSEDune
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4138hp I4174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$23,320$24,620$24,205$25,105$27,875
Adjustments for Features-595-1,4500-575-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,725$23,170$24,205$24,530$27,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$445$0$325$2,920
Total Invoice$22,286$23,534$23,229$24,093$26,754
Adjustments for Features-569-1,3860-552-720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,717$22,148$23,229$23,541$26,034
Cost Above Minimum$0$431$0$312$2,805

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112011201820182018
ModelCruzeCruzeBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimLTLTZCoastSEDune
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app   $25 
Remote start$150$150   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
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$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250  $250
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports   $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
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0   
Larger rear spoiler    $200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
HD radio  $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Traffic + travel information   $25 
Voice control for audio system  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Cornering lights    $50
Fog lights$125$125  $125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Leather seating surfaces$900$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
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Raised heavy-duty suspension    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$4,395$5,250$3,800$4,375$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$595$1,450$0$575$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-569-1,3860-552-720

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112018
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 surfaces900No
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 Requested75038%
Total Not Requested125062%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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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