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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: $25,825

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $6,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,504

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $6,509

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132016
ModelCruzeCruzeBeetle
Trim2LTLTZR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $21,040 $23,550 $31,450
Base Invoice $20,198 $22,490 $30,193
RS Package 695    
Driver Convenience Package 380    
Navigation system 795 795  
Enhanced Safety Package 790 790  
Door sill trim plates 130 130  
Sunroof 900 900  
Proximity key 300    
Rear spoiler   410  
RS Package 612    
Driver Convenience Package 334    
Navigation system 700 700  
Enhanced Safety Package 695 695  
Door sill trim plates 114 114  
Sunroof 792 792  
Proximity key 264    
Rear spoiler   361  
Options (change) 3,990 3,025 0
Options (change) 3,511 2,662 0
Destination 795 795 820
Total Price $25,825 $27,370 $32,270
Total Invoice $24,504 $25,947 $31,013

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,283
Model Year201320132016
ModelCruzeCruzeBeetle
Trim2LTLTZR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4138hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$25,825$27,370$32,270
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,825$26,220$32,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$0
Total Invoice$24,504$25,947$31,013
Adjustments for Features0-1,090-226
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,504$24,857$30,787
Cost Above Minimum$0$353$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201320132016
ModelCruzeCruzeBeetle
Trim2LTLTZR-Line SEL
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 app  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
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  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
HD radio  $50
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
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
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$2,075$3,225$2,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,090-226

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20132016
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 2LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Total Requested37562%
Total Not Requested23038%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

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