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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: $26,595

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $660

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,452

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $721

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelCruzeGolf / GTI
TrimLT DieselTDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,435 $23,885
Base Invoice $24,418 $22,930
Fog lights 375  
All-weather floor mats 140 235
9-speed shiftable automatic 430  
Cold Weather Package   250
Rear side airbags   355
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Fog lights 341  
All-weather floor mats 127 176
9-speed shiftable automatic 412  
Cold Weather Package   215
Rear side airbags   305
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 945 1,940
Options (change) 880 1,752
Destination 875 770
Total Price $27,255 $26,595
Total Invoice $26,173 $25,452

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT Diesel
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $239
Model Year20182011
ModelCruzeGolf / GTI
TrimLT DieselTDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine137hp I4 D140hp I4 D
TransmissionT9S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)31/47 MPG30/42 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$27,255$26,595
Adjustments for Features-1,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,255$26,595
Total Invoice$26,173$25,452
Adjustments for Features-9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,213$25,452

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182011
ModelCruzeGolf / GTI
TrimLT DieselTDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Electric heater (optional)$0 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
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 changer, in-dash $325
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 audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,705$2,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9600

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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 Year20182011
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
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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