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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: $26,630

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $9,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,200

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $9,317

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112018
ModelCruzeCruzeGolf / GTI
TrimLTLTZGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,425 $22,225 $35,070
Base Invoice $17,688 $21,336 $33,667
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 445 445  
Machined alloy wheels 0    
2LT Equipment Group 2,500    
RS Package 695 695  
225/50R17 395    
Driver Convenience Package 475    
Sunroof 850 850  
Temporary spare tire 100 100  
Navigation system 1,756 1,756  
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 392 392  
Machined alloy wheels 0    
2LT Equipment Group 2,400    
RS Package 612 612  
225/50R17 348    
Driver Convenience Package 418    
Sunroof 748 748  
Temporary spare tire 88 88  
Options (change) 7,455 4,085 0
Options (change) 6,762 3,596 0
Destination 750 750 850
Total Price $26,630 $27,060 $35,920
Total Invoice $25,200 $25,682 $34,517

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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: $4,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,969
Model Year201120112018
ModelCruzeCruzeGolf / GTI
TrimLTLTZGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4138hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$26,630$27,060$35,920
Adjustments for Features0-200-4,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,630$26,860$31,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$230$0
Total Invoice$25,200$25,682$34,517
Adjustments for Features0-190-4,348
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,200$25,492$30,169
Cost Above Minimum$0$292$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201120112018
ModelCruzeCruzeGolf / GTI
TrimLTLTZGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
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$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Larger infotainment display  $0
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$3,690$3,890$8,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-190-4,348

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112018
ModelCruzeGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.7 in103.8 in
Length181.0 in167.6 in
Width70.7 in70.8 in
Height58.1 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.2,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.453.7 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 seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote start150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested25550%
Total Not Requested25050%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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