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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: $28,760

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $1,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,599

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $1,655

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelCruzeGolf / GTI
TrimLT DieselTDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,435 $24,935
Base Invoice $24,418 $23,937
Driver Confidence / Sun and Sound Package 2,260  
Leather Package 1,125  
Fog lights 375  
All-weather floor mats 140 235
9-speed shiftable automatic 430  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,720
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Driver Confidence / Sun and Sound Package 2,057  
Leather Package 1,024  
Fog lights 341  
All-weather floor mats 127 185
9-speed shiftable automatic 412  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,651
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 4,330 3,055
Options (change) 3,961 2,892
Destination 875 770
Total Price $30,640 $28,760
Total Invoice $29,254 $27,599

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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: $995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,090
Model Year20182012
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)?, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$30,640$28,760
Adjustments for Features-2,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,765$28,760
Total Invoice$29,254$27,599
Adjustments for Features-2,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,509$27,599

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182012
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 
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
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
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 
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 player $125
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,555$2,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7450

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182012
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 LT Diesel

Driver Confidence / Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Compass0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested98048%
Total Not Requested105052%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested100083%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

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