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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: $18,590

Chevrolet Cruze LS   
Difference: $610

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,883

Chevrolet Cruze LS   
Difference: $221

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelCruzeNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimLSSSE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $16,800 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $16,212 $16,381 $19,538
6-speed shiftable automatic 995 1,075  
6-speed shiftable automatic 876 1,073  
Options (change) 995 1,075 0
Options (change) 876 1,073 0
Destination 795 650 650
Total Price $18,590 $19,200 $21,175
Total Invoice $17,883 $18,104 $20,188

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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: $1,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,058
Model Year201220082008
ModelCruzeNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimLSSSE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/35 MPG20/29 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$18,590$19,200$21,175
Adjustments for Features-8700-1,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,720$19,200$19,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$735
Total Invoice$17,883$18,104$20,188
Adjustments for Features-8370-1,182
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,046$18,104$19,006
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$902

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year201220082008
ModelCruzeNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimLSSSE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150
Power rear side windows$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$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$75
Overhead sunglass holder $25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Exterior 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$2,870$2,000$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$870$0$1,240
Value of Feature Adjustments-8370-1,182

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20122008
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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