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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: $30,250

Chevrolet Cruze LT Diesel   
Difference: $195

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,900

Chevrolet Cruze LT Diesel   
Difference: $360

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Model Year20182015
ModelCruzeBeetle
TrimLT DieselTDI
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,435 $25,330
Base Invoice $24,418 $24,317
Driver Confidence / Sun and Sound Package 2,260  
Leather Package 1,125  
Door sill trim plates 125  
9-speed shiftable automatic 430  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   3,195
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Driver Confidence / Sun and Sound Package 2,057  
Leather Package 1,024  
Door sill trim plates 114  
9-speed shiftable automatic 412  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   3,067
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 3,940 4,295
Options (change) 3,607 4,123
Destination 875 820
Total Price $30,250 $30,445
Total Invoice $28,900 $29,260

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT Diesel
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,839
Model Year20182015
ModelCruzeBeetle
TrimLT DieselTDI
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine137hp I4 D150hp I4 D
TransmissionT9S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)31/47 MPG31/41 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/55-17
Total Price$30,250$30,445
Adjustments for Features-2,5950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,655$30,445
Total Invoice$28,900$29,260
Adjustments for Features-2,4790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,421$29,260

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182015
ModelCruzeBeetle
TrimLT DieselTDI
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed automated manual $1100
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
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
Electric heater (optional)$0 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
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 
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,405$2,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,595$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4790

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182015
ModelCruzeBeetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in100.0 in
Length175.3 in168.4 in
Width70.5 in71.2 in
Height57.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,135 lb.3,241 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 Diesel

Driver Confidence / Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested135067%
Total Not Requested68033%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested100083%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle TDI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Total Requested120056%
Total Not Requested95044%

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