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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: $24,765

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $6,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,572

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $6,007

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132011
ModelCruzeCruzeGolf / GTI
Trim2LTLTZGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,040 $23,550 $24,295
Base Invoice $20,198 $22,490 $23,323
RS Package 695    
All-weather floor mats 110 110 235
Sunroof 900 900  
Navigation system 795 795  
Door sill trim plates 130 130  
Proximity key 300    
Rear spoiler   410  
Autobahn Package     5,530
RS Package 612    
All-weather floor mats 97 97 176
Sunroof 792 792  
Navigation system 700 700  
Door sill trim plates 114 114  
Proximity key 264    
Rear spoiler   361  
Autobahn Package     5,310
Options (change) 2,930 2,345 5,765
Options (change) 2,579 2,064 5,486
Destination 795 795 770
Total Price $24,765 $26,690 $30,830
Total Invoice $23,572 $25,349 $29,579

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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: $5,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,302
Model Year201320132011
ModelCruzeCruzeGolf / GTI
Trim2LTLTZGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4138hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$24,765$26,690$30,830
Adjustments for Features0-1,755-735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,765$24,935$30,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$0
Total Invoice$23,572$25,349$29,579
Adjustments for Features0-1,667-705
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,572$23,682$28,874
Cost Above Minimum$0$110$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201320132011
ModelCruzeCruzeGolf / GTI
Trim2LTLTZGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
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
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $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
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
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 
Aluminum trim  $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$1,745$3,500$2,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,755$735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,667-705

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132011
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 kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested277569%
Total Not Requested127531%

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