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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: $21,665

Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $575

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,829

Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $550

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelCruzeBeetle
TrimLT2.5L
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $21,240 $19,795
Base Invoice $20,390 $19,003
Door sill trim plates 125  
6-speed manual 0  
RS Package 0  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
Door sill trim plates 114  
6-speed manual 0  
RS Package 0  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,056
Options (change) 125 1,100
Options (change) 114 1,056
Destination 875 770
Total Price $22,240 $21,665
Total Invoice $21,379 $20,829

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7
Model Year20172012
ModelCruzeBeetle
TrimLT2.5L
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine153hp I4170hp I5
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/39 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/55-17
Total Price$22,240$21,665
Adjustments for Features-5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,675$21,665
Total Invoice$21,379$20,829
Adjustments for Features-5430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,836$20,829

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172012
ModelCruzeBeetle
TrimLT2.5L
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$2,705$2,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5430

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172012
ModelCruzeBeetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in99.9 in
Length175.3 in168.4 in
Width70.5 in71.2 in
Height57.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.2,983 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 Headroom37.8 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
22.7 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.2 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Body kit0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%

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