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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: $10,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,197

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $10,274

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122017
ModelCruzeCruzeGolf / GTI
Trim2LTLTZGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $34,095
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $32,651
RS Package 695 595  
Navigation system 995 995  
Proximity key 300    
Sunroof 900 900  
RS Package 612 524  
Navigation system 876 876  
Proximity key 264    
Sunroof 792 792  
Options (change) 2,890 2,490 0
Options (change) 2,544 2,192 0
Destination 795 795 820
Total Price $24,370 $26,475 $34,915
Total Invoice $23,197 $25,133 $33,471

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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: $5,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,222
Model Year201220122017
ModelCruzeCruzeGolf / GTI
Trim2LTLTZGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4138hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$24,370$26,475$34,915
Adjustments for Features0-1,805-5,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,370$24,670$29,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$0
Total Invoice$23,197$25,133$33,471
Adjustments for Features0-1,714-5,052
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,197$23,419$28,419
Cost Above Minimum$0$222$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201220122017
ModelCruzeCruzeGolf / GTI
Trim2LTLTZGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Remote app  $25
Remote start $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 
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
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$1,945$3,750$7,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,805$5,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,714-5,052

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122017
ModelCruzeGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.7 in103.8 in
Length181.0 in167.5 in
Width70.7 in70.8 in
Height58.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.2,964 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 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.452.7 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%

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