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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: $24,170

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $6,204

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,048

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $5,157

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132008
ModelCruzeCruzeJetta
Trim2LTLTZGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,040 $23,550 $24,300
Base Invoice $20,198 $22,490 $22,659
Cargo net 60 60 69
All-weather floor mats 110 110 185
Sunroof 900 900  
Navigation system 795 795 1,800
Door sill trim plates 130 130  
Fog lights 340    
Autobahn Package     3,020
Rear side airbags     350
iPod integration     0
Cargo net 53 53 55
All-weather floor mats 97 97 145
Sunroof 792 792  
Navigation system 700 700 1,589
Door sill trim plates 114 114  
Fog lights 299    
Autobahn Package     2,797
Rear side airbags     310
iPod integration     0
Options (change) 2,335 1,995 5,424
Options (change) 2,055 1,756 4,896
Destination 795 795 650
Total Price $24,170 $26,340 $30,374
Total Invoice $23,048 $25,041 $28,205

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,944
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,916
Model Year201320132008
ModelCruzeCruzeJetta
Trim2LTLTZGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$24,170$26,340$30,374
Adjustments for Features0-2,005-260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,170$24,335$30,114
Cost Above Minimum$0$165$0
Total Invoice$23,048$25,041$28,205
Adjustments for Features0-1,906-241
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,048$23,135$27,964
Cost Above Minimum$0$87$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201320132008
ModelCruzeCruzeJetta
Trim2LTLTZGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
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
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$1,520$3,525$1,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,005$260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,906-241

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20132008
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
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested56522%

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