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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: $28,490

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $7,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,200

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $7,502

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelCruzeGolf / GTI
TrimPremierGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,945 $35,070
Base Invoice $22,987 $33,667
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,995  
Enhanced Convenience Package 865  
All-weather floor mats 140 235
Fog lights 375  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 295  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,815  
Enhanced Convenience Package 787  
All-weather floor mats 127 185
Fog lights 341  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 268  
Options (change) 3,670 235
Options (change) 3,338 185
Destination 875 850
Total Price $28,490 $36,155
Total Invoice $27,200 $34,702

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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: $4,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,671
Model Year20182018
ModelCruzeGolf / GTI
TrimPremierGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr 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)225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$28,490$36,155
Adjustments for Features0-2,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,490$33,205
Total Invoice$27,200$34,702
Adjustments for Features0-2,831
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,200$31,871

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182018
ModelCruzeGolf / GTI
TrimPremierGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
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 
Safety key$5 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
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
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
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 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$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
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,705$6,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,831

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182018
ModelCruzeGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.8 in
Length175.3 in167.6 in
Width70.5 in70.8 in
Height57.4 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,886 lb.2,946 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 Headroom37.8 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
22.7 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.2 ft353.7 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 audio75Yes
Total Requested157582%
Total Not Requested35018%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested35048%
Total Not Requested37552%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

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

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