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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: $28,165

Chevrolet Cruze Diesel   
Difference: $25

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,824

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $114

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
ModelCruzeGolf / GTI
TrimDieselTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,660 $23,885
Base Invoice $24,634 $22,930
Sun and Sound Package 995  
All-weather floor mats 110 235
Navigation system 495 595
Cargo mat 80  
Cold Weather Package   250
Rear side airbags   355
Sunroof   1,000
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Sun and Sound Package 876  
All-weather floor mats 97 176
Navigation system 436 512
Cargo mat 70  
Cold Weather Package   215
Rear side airbags   305
Sunroof   860
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 1,680 3,535
Options (change) 1,479 3,124
Destination 825 770
Total Price $28,165 $28,190
Total Invoice $26,938 $26,824

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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: $1,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $905
Model Year20152011
ModelCruzeGolf / GTI
TrimDieselTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine151hp I4 D140hp I4 D
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/46 MPG30/42 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$28,165$28,190
Adjustments for Features-1,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,100$28,190
Total Invoice$26,938$26,824
Adjustments for Features-1,0190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,919$26,824

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152011
ModelCruzeGolf / GTI
TrimDieselTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
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 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
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, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,675$2,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0190

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152011
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 Weight3,471 lb.3,025 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 Legroom42.3 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
15.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.046.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Diesel

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

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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