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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: $26,985

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $7,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,675

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $7,796

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017
ModelCruzeGolf / GTI
TrimPremierGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,120 $34,095
Base Invoice $22,080 $32,651
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,995  
RS Package 995  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,815  
RS Package 905  
Options (change) 2,990 0
Options (change) 2,720 0
Destination 875 820
Total Price $26,985 $34,915
Total Invoice $25,675 $33,471

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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: $4,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,594
Model Year20162017
ModelCruzeGolf / GTI
TrimPremierGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine153hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$26,985$34,915
Adjustments for Features0-3,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,985$31,575
Total Invoice$25,675$33,471
Adjustments for Features0-3,202
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,675$30,269

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162017
ModelCruzeGolf / GTI
TrimPremierGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,675$7,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,202

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162017
ModelCruzeGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.8 in
Length183.7 in167.5 in
Width70.5 in70.8 in
Height57.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,836 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.8 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.852.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157582%
Total Not Requested35018%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
225/40VR18 tires400No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%

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