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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: $24,110

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $3,092

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,996

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $1,833

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013200620062006
ModelCruzeCruzeJettaJettaJetta
Trim2LTLTZ2.5 / TDI2.0TGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,040 $23,550 $20,290 $23,590 $23,790
Base Invoice $20,198 $22,490 $18,687 $21,702 $21,884
Cargo net 60 60 69 69 69
All-weather floor mats 110 110 99 99 99
Rear spoiler 410 410 479 479 479
Navigation system 795 795 1,800 1,800 1,800
Sunroof 900 900      
Package 2     3,485   3,200
Rear side airbags     350 350 350
Package 1       1,860  
Cargo net 53 53 55 55 55
All-weather floor mats 97 97 64 64 64
Rear spoiler 361 361 310 310 310
Navigation system 700 700 1,589 1,589 1,589
Sunroof 792 792      
Package 2     3,184   2,923
Rear side airbags     310 310 310
Package 1       1,699  
Options (change) 2,275 2,275 6,282 4,657 5,997
Options (change) 2,003 2,003 5,512 4,027 5,251
Destination 795 795 630 630 630
Total Price $24,110 $26,620 $27,202 $28,877 $30,417
Total Invoice $22,996 $25,288 $24,829 $26,359 $27,765

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,422
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,221
Model Year20132013200620062006
ModelCruzeCruzeJettaJettaJetta
Trim2LTLTZ2.5 / TDI2.0TGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4150hp I5200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$24,110$26,620$27,202$28,877$30,417
Adjustments for Features0-2,130-670-1,120-995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,110$24,490$26,532$27,757$29,422
Cost Above Minimum$0$380$0$1,225$2,890
Total Invoice$22,996$25,288$24,829$26,359$27,765
Adjustments for Features0-2,023-612-1,022-908
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,996$23,265$24,217$25,337$26,857
Cost Above Minimum$0$269$0$1,120$2,640

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20132013200620062006
ModelCruzeCruzeJettaJettaJetta
Trim2LTLTZ2.5 / TDI2.0TGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150$150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
5-speed manual  $0  
FWD$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
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Rearview camera $200   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
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
Headlight washers    $50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Folding passenger seat  $150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim   $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Total Value of Features$1,370$3,500$2,040$2,490$2,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,130$670$1,120$995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,023-612-1,022-908

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20132006
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.3,260 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
Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 / TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Trip computer150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested307585%
Total Not Requested54015%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested135065%
Total Not Requested72535%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested240085%
Total Not Requested44015%

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