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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: $24,370

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $7,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,197

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $7,353

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelCruzeCruzeGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim2LTLTZGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $24,795 $34,795
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $23,803 $33,403
RS Package 695 595    
Sunroof 900 900    
Navigation system 995 995    
Proximity key 300      
Autobahn Package     6,200  
Sunroof and Navigation Package       1,720
RS Package 612 524    
Sunroof 792 792    
Navigation system 876 876    
Proximity key 264      
Autobahn Package     5,952  
Sunroof and Navigation Package       1,651
Options (change) 2,890 2,490 6,200 1,720
Options (change) 2,544 2,192 5,952 1,651
Destination 795 795 795 795
Total Price $24,370 $26,475 $31,790 $37,310
Total Invoice $23,197 $25,133 $30,550 $35,849

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,685
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelCruzeCruzeGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim2LTLTZGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4138hp I4200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$24,370$26,475$31,790$37,310
Adjustments for Features0-1,805-695-2,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,370$24,670$31,095$34,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$0$3,570
Total Invoice$23,197$25,133$30,550$35,849
Adjustments for Features0-1,714-668-2,541
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,197$23,419$29,882$33,308
Cost Above Minimum$0$222$0$3,426

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2012201220132013
ModelCruzeCruzeGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim2LTLTZGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Remote start $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
iPod integration  $100$100
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
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  
Total Value of Features$1,720$3,525$2,415$4,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,805$695$2,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,714-668-2,541

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122013
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 2LT

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?
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
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 Requested277569%
Total Not Requested127531%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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