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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: $28,705

Chevrolet Cruze Diesel   
Difference: $2,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,413

Chevrolet Cruze Diesel   
Difference: $2,187

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015
ModelCruzeGolf / GTI
TrimDieselTDI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,660 $28,395
Base Invoice $24,634 $27,259
Driver Convenience Package 340  
Navigation system 495  
Sun and Sound Package 995  
Cargo net 60 100
All-weather floor mats 110 235
Door sill trim plates 140 240
Cargo mat 80  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Driver Convenience Package 299  
Navigation system 436  
Sun and Sound Package 876  
Cargo net 53 80
All-weather floor mats 97 185
Door sill trim plates 123 200
Cargo mat 70  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 2,220 1,675
Options (change) 1,954 1,521
Destination 825 820
Total Price $28,705 $30,890
Total Invoice $27,413 $29,600

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Diesel
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,694
Model Year20152015
ModelCruzeGolf / GTI
TrimDieselTDI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine151hp I4 D150hp I4 D
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/46 MPG31/43 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$28,705$30,890
Adjustments for Features0-515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,705$30,375
Total Invoice$27,413$29,600
Adjustments for Features0-493
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,413$29,107

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152015
ModelCruzeGolf / GTI
TrimDieselTDI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$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, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
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
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 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Fog lights $125
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,275$4,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-493

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152015
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 Weight3,471 lb.3,126 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 Legroom42.3 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
15.0 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.052.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Diesel

Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Total Requested22560%
Total Not Requested15040%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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