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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,155

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $4,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,782

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $4,621

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelCruzeCruzeGolf / GTI
TrimLTLTZGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,425 $22,225 $24,295
Base Invoice $17,688 $21,336 $23,323
225/50R17 395    
Machined alloy wheels 0    
2LT Equipment Group 2,500    
RS Package 695 695  
Temporary spare tire 100 100  
Sunroof 850 850  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 445 445  
Autobahn Package     5,530
225/50R17 348    
Machined alloy wheels 0    
2LT Equipment Group 2,400    
RS Package 612 612  
Temporary spare tire 88 88  
Sunroof 748 748  
Navigation system 1,756 1,756  
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 392 392  
Autobahn Package     5,310
Options (change) 6,980 4,085 5,530
Options (change) 6,344 3,596 5,310
Destination 750 750 770
Total Price $26,155 $27,060 $30,595
Total Invoice $24,782 $25,682 $29,403

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,711
Model Year201120112011
ModelCruzeCruzeGolf / GTI
TrimLTLTZGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4138hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$26,155$27,060$30,595
Adjustments for Features-95-8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,060$26,260$30,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0
Total Invoice$24,782$25,682$29,403
Adjustments for Features-90-7590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,692$24,923$29,403
Cost Above Minimum$0$231$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201120112011
ModelCruzeCruzeGolf / GTI
TrimLTLTZGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$3,260$3,965$3,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$95$800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-90-7590

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112011
ModelCruzeGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.7 in101.5 in
Length181.0 in165.4 in
Width70.7 in70.3 in
Height58.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.446.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Remote start150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested162581%
Total Not Requested37519%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested252562%
Total Not Requested152538%

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