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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: $24,070

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $1,574

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,933

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $922

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122010201020102010
ModelCruzeCruzeJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2LTLTZSETDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $20,395 $22,830 $24,990 $23,280
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $19,249 $21,528 $23,552 $22,016
RS Package 695 595        
Sunroof 900 900   1,000 1,000  
Navigation system 995 995 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790
iPod integration     0 0 0  
Rear side airbags     350 350   350
Rear spoiler     360 360   360
Body kit     1,999 1,999 2,350 1,999
Larger rear spoiler         499  
RS Package 612 524        
Sunroof 792 792   883 883  
Navigation system 876 876 1,581 1,581 1,581 1,581
iPod integration     0 0 0  
Rear side airbags     310 310   310
Rear spoiler     280 280   280
Body kit     1,685 1,685 2,075 1,685
Larger rear spoiler         370  
Options (change) 2,590 2,490 4,499 5,499 5,639 4,499
Options (change) 2,280 2,192 3,856 4,739 4,909 3,856
Destination 795 795 750 750 750 750
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,300 -1,300 0
Total Price $24,070 $26,475 $25,644 $27,779 $30,079 $28,529
Total Invoice $22,933 $25,133 $23,855 $25,717 $27,911 $26,622

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,989
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,270
Model Year201220122010201020102010
ModelCruzeCruzeJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2LTLTZSETDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D140hp I4 D170hp I5
TransmissionM6T6M5M6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18205/55-16205/55-16225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$24,070$26,475$25,644$27,779$30,079$28,529
Adjustments for Features-1,415-3,4700-375-175-1,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,655$23,005$25,644$27,404$29,904$27,204
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$0$1,760$4,260$1,560
Total Invoice$22,933$25,133$23,855$25,717$27,911$26,622
Adjustments for Features-1,348-3,2940-347-162-1,236
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,585$21,839$23,855$25,370$27,749$25,386
Cost Above Minimum$0$254$0$1,515$3,894$1,531

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201220122010201020102010
ModelCruzeCruzeJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2LTLTZSETDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   $1100
5-speed manual  $0   
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100
Proximity key $250    
Remote start $150    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Obstacle detection, rear $250    
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 $300
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200    
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Larger rear spoiler    $200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$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$0
Fog lights$125$125    
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates    $100 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,095$5,150$1,680$2,055$1,855$3,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,415$3,470$0$375$175$1,325
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,348-3,2940-347-162-1,236

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122010
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 2LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Edition

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

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