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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: $24,655

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $4,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,475

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $4,170

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132012
ModelCruzeCruzeBeetle
Trim2LTLTZTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $21,040 $23,550 $23,395
Base Invoice $20,198 $22,490 $22,459
RS Package 695    
Door sill trim plates 130 130  
Navigation system 795 795  
Sunroof 900 900  
Proximity key 300    
Rear spoiler   410  
Navigation Package     1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package     3,000
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0
RS Package 612    
Door sill trim plates 114 114  
Navigation system 700 700  
Sunroof 792 792  
Proximity key 264    
Rear spoiler   361  
Navigation Package     1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package     2,880
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0
Options (change) 2,820 2,235 4,600
Options (change) 2,482 1,967 4,416
Destination 795 795 770
Total Price $24,655 $26,580 $28,765
Total Invoice $23,475 $25,252 $27,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,798
Model Year201320132012
ModelCruzeCruzeBeetle
Trim2LTLTZTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4138hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$24,655$26,580$28,765
Adjustments for Features-660-2,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,995$24,165$28,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$0
Total Invoice$23,475$25,252$27,645
Adjustments for Features-628-2,2940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,847$22,958$27,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$111$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201320132012
ModelCruzeCruzeBeetle
Trim2LTLTZTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote start $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 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera $200 
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  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
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 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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 
Total Value of Features$1,695$3,450$1,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$660$2,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-628-2,2940

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20132012
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 2LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
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
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%

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