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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,460

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $4,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,170

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $3,919

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112009
ModelCruzeCruzeJetta
TrimLTLTZGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,425 $22,225 $24,770
Base Invoice $17,688 $21,336 $23,094
2LT Equipment Group 2,500    
Machined alloy wheels 0    
225/50R17 395    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,990
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 445 445  
Temporary spare tire 100 100  
Sunroof 850 850  
Autobahn Package     2,405
Rear side airbags     350
2LT Equipment Group 2,400    
Machined alloy wheels 0    
225/50R17 348    
Navigation system 1,756 1,756 1,758
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 392 392  
Temporary spare tire 88 88  
Sunroof 748 748  
Autobahn Package     2,227
Rear side airbags     310
Options (change) 6,285 3,390 4,745
Options (change) 5,732 2,984 4,295
Destination 750 750 700
Total Price $25,460 $26,365 $30,215
Total Invoice $24,170 $25,070 $28,089

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,565
Model Year201120112009
ModelCruzeCruzeJetta
TrimLTLTZGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$25,460$26,365$30,215
Adjustments for Features-680-1,3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,780$24,980$30,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0
Total Invoice$24,170$25,070$28,089
Adjustments for Features-646-1,3170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,524$23,753$28,089
Cost Above Minimum$0$229$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201120112009
ModelCruzeCruzeJetta
TrimLTLTZGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
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
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass  $0
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$2,920$3,625$2,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$680$1,385$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-646-1,3170

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112009
ModelCruzeJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in101.5 in
Length181.0 in179.3 in
Width70.7 in70.1 in
Height58.1 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft316.0 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
USB port25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested155078%
Total Not Requested45022%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested64096%
Total Not Requested254%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180090%
Total Not Requested20010%

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