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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: $22,430

Volkswagen Golf / GTI   
Difference: $2,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,373

Volkswagen Golf / GTI   
Difference: $2,183

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Model Year201620162011
ModelCruzeCruzeGolf / GTI
TrimLTPremierBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,820 $23,120 $19,755
Base Invoice $19,027 $22,080 $18,965
Sun and Sound Package 1,495    
Convenience Package 1,150    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300    
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package   1,995  
Cold Weather Package     250
Bluetooth cell phone link     300
Rear side airbags     355
Sunroof     1,000
Sun and Sound Package 1,360    
Convenience Package 1,046    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,248    
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package   1,815  
Cold Weather Package     215
Bluetooth cell phone link     258
Rear side airbags     305
Sunroof     860
Options (change) 3,945 1,995 1,905
Options (change) 3,654 1,815 1,638
Destination 875 875 770
Total Price $24,640 $25,990 $22,430
Total Invoice $23,556 $24,770 $21,373

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $287
Model Year201620162011
ModelCruzeCruzeGolf / GTI
TrimLTPremierBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine153hp I4153hp I4170hp I5
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/42 MPG30/42 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17195/65-15
Total Price$24,640$25,990$22,430
Adjustments for Features-1,965-3,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,675$22,125$22,430
Cost Above Minimum$550$0$0
Total Invoice$23,556$24,770$21,373
Adjustments for Features-1,879-3,6840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,677$21,086$21,373
Cost Above Minimum$591$0$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201620162011
ModelCruzeCruzeGolf / GTI
TrimLTPremierBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$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 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$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 wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Floor mats$75$75 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,275$6,175$2,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,965$3,865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,879-3,6840

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162011
ModelCruzeGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in101.5 in
Length183.7 in165.4 in
Width70.5 in70.3 in
Height57.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,870 lb.3,025 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.846.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Compass0Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90061%
Total Not Requested58039%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested30032%
Total Not Requested65068%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested102553%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Bluetooth cell phone link
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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