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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: $27,330

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $860

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,145

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $679

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
ModelCruzeGolf / GTI
TrimPremierTDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,945 $23,885
Base Invoice $22,987 $22,930
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,995  
Fog lights 375  
All-weather floor mats 140 235
Cold Weather Package   250
Rear side airbags   355
Navigation system   595
Sunroof   1,000
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,815  
Fog lights 341  
All-weather floor mats 127 176
Cold Weather Package   215
Rear side airbags   305
Navigation system   512
Sunroof   860
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 2,510 3,535
Options (change) 2,283 3,124
Destination 875 770
Total Price $27,330 $28,190
Total Invoice $26,145 $26,824

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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: $3,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,932
Model Year20172011
ModelCruzeGolf / GTI
TrimPremierTDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine153hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)31/47 MPG30/42 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$27,330$28,190
Adjustments for Features-2,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,975$28,190
Total Invoice$26,145$26,824
Adjustments for Features-2,2530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,892$26,824

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172011
ModelCruzeGolf / GTI
TrimPremierTDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
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 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
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 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$4,730$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2530

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172011
ModelCruzeGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in101.5 in
Length175.3 in165.4 in
Width70.5 in70.3 in
Height57.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,135 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 Headroom37.8 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
22.7 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.2 ft346.0 ft3

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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 audio75No
Total Requested150078%
Total Not Requested42522%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
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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