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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: $26,985

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $5,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,675

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $5,338

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelCruzeBeetle
TrimPremierR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,120 $31,450
Base Invoice $22,080 $30,193
RS Package 995  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,995  
RS Package 905  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,815  
Options (change) 2,990 0
Options (change) 2,720 0
Destination 875 820
Total Price $26,985 $32,270
Total Invoice $25,675 $31,013

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,733
Model Year20162016
ModelCruzeBeetle
TrimPremierR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine153hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-19
Total Price$26,985$32,270
Adjustments for Features-4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,570$32,270
Total Invoice$25,675$31,013
Adjustments for Features-3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,280$31,013

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162016
ModelCruzeBeetle
TrimPremierR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote start$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 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$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
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,525$3,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3950

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162016
ModelCruzeBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in100.0 in
Length183.7 in168.4 in
Width70.5 in71.2 in
Height57.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,836 lb.3,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.829.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
225/40VR18 tires400No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157582%
Total Not Requested35018%

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