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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: $5,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,782

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $5,768

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120132013
ModelCruzeCruzeGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLTLTZGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,425 $22,225 $24,795 $34,795
Base Invoice $17,688 $21,336 $23,803 $33,403
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     6,200  
Sunroof and Navigation Package       1,720
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     5,952  
Sunroof and Navigation Package       1,651
Options (change) 6,980 4,085 6,200 1,720
Options (change) 6,344 3,596 5,952 1,651
Destination 750 750 795 795
Total Price $26,155 $27,060 $31,790 $37,310
Total Invoice $24,782 $25,682 $30,550 $35,849

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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: $5,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,976
Model Year2011201120132013
ModelCruzeCruzeGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLTLTZGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4138hp I4200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$26,155$27,060$31,790$37,310
Adjustments for Features-220-9250-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,935$26,135$31,790$35,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0$3,570
Total Invoice$24,782$25,682$30,550$35,849
Adjustments for Features-208-8780-1,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,574$24,804$30,550$33,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$230$0$3,425

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2011201120132013
ModelCruzeCruzeGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLTLTZGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start$150$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
SD Card slot  $25$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$0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Total Value of Features$3,235$3,940$3,015$4,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$220$925$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-208-8780-1,874

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112013
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 kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested252562%
Total Not Requested152538%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%

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