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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: $27,850

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $5,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,462

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $5,607

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017
ModelCruzeBeetle
TrimPremierR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,120 $32,550
Base Invoice $22,080 $31,249
Enhanced Convenience Package 865  
RS Package 995  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,995  
Enhanced Convenience Package 787  
RS Package 905  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,815  
Options (change) 3,855 0
Options (change) 3,507 0
Destination 875 820
Total Price $27,850 $33,370
Total Invoice $26,462 $32,069

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,925
Model Year20162017
ModelCruzeBeetle
TrimPremierR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine153hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
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$27,850$33,370
Adjustments for Features0-710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,850$32,660
Total Invoice$26,462$32,069
Adjustments for Features0-682
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,462$31,387

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162017
ModelCruzeBeetle
TrimPremierR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
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 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Wheel-lip moldings $75
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 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Heated second row seats$200 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,900$4,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-682

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162017
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.3,019 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested35048%
Total Not Requested37552%
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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