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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: $24,180

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $1,689

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,057

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $973

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132010201020102010
ModelCruzeCruzeJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2LTLTZSETDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,040 $23,550 $20,395 $22,830 $24,990 $23,280
Base Invoice $20,198 $22,490 $19,249 $21,528 $23,552 $22,016
All-weather floor mats 110 110 225 225 225 225
Rear spoiler 410   360 360   360
Sunroof 900 900   1,000 1,000  
Navigation system 795 795 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790
Door sill trim plates 130 130        
RS Package   595        
iPod integration     0 0 0  
Rear side airbags     350 350   350
Body kit     1,999 1,999 2,350 1,999
Larger rear spoiler         499  
All-weather floor mats 97 97 175 175 175 175
Rear spoiler 361   280 280   280
Sunroof 792 792   883 883  
Navigation system 700 700 1,581 1,581 1,581 1,581
Door sill trim plates 114 114        
RS Package   524        
iPod integration     0 0 0  
Rear side airbags     310 310   310
Body kit     1,685 1,685 2,075 1,685
Larger rear spoiler         370  
Options (change) 2,345 2,530 4,724 5,724 5,864 4,724
Options (change) 2,064 2,227 4,031 4,914 5,084 4,031
Destination 795 795 750 750 750 750
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,300 -1,300 0
Total Price $24,180 $26,875 $25,869 $28,004 $30,304 $28,754
Total Invoice $23,057 $25,512 $24,030 $25,892 $28,086 $26,797

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,064
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,284
Model Year201320132010201020102010
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$24,180$26,875$25,869$28,004$30,304$28,754
Adjustments for Features-1,375-3,5050-375-175-1,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,805$23,370$25,869$27,629$30,129$27,429
Cost Above Minimum$0$565$0$1,760$4,260$1,560
Total Invoice$23,057$25,512$24,030$25,892$28,086$26,797
Adjustments for Features-1,311-3,3270-347-162-1,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,746$22,185$24,030$25,545$27,924$25,562
Cost Above Minimum$0$439$0$1,515$3,894$1,532

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201320132010201020102010
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    
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 $300
Rearview camera $200    
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40
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 
Body kit $0$0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Larger rear spoiler    $200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0    
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
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 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    
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$100  $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$5,225$1,720$2,095$1,895$3,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,375$3,505$0$375$175$1,325
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,311-3,3270-347-162-1,235

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20132010
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 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%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
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

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
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

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

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