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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: $3,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,145

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $3,372

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172013
ModelCruzeGolf / GTI
TrimPremierTDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,945 $25,200
Base Invoice $22,987 $24,192
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,995  
Fog lights 375  
All-weather floor mats 140 235
Tech Package   3,425
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,815  
Fog lights 341  
All-weather floor mats 127 185
Tech Package   3,289
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 2,510 4,760
Options (change) 2,283 4,530
Destination 875 795
Total Price $27,330 $30,755
Total Invoice $26,145 $29,517

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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: $5,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,118
Model Year20172013
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)?, 9300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$27,330$30,755
Adjustments for Features-1,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,505$30,755
Total Invoice$26,145$29,517
Adjustments for Features-1,7460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,399$29,517

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172013
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 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
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
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
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$4,530$2,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7460

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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 Year20172013
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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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 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%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested175064%
Total Not Requested100036%

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