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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,625

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $4,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,674

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $4,019

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelCruzeCruzeJetta SportWagen
TrimLTLTZSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $18,425 $22,225 $24,210
Base Invoice $17,688 $21,336 $23,242
2LT Equipment Group 2,500    
Machined alloy wheels 0    
Temporary spare tire 100 100  
Sunroof 850 850  
Panoramic sunroof     1,750
2LT Equipment Group 2,400    
Machined alloy wheels 0    
Temporary spare tire 88 88  
Sunroof 748 748  
Panoramic sunroof     1,681
Options (change) 3,450 950 1,750
Options (change) 3,236 836 1,681
Destination 750 750 770
Total Price $22,625 $23,925 $26,730
Total Invoice $21,674 $22,922 $25,693

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,335
Model Year201120112012
ModelCruzeCruzeJetta SportWagen
TrimLTLTZSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine138hp I4138hp I4170hp I5
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/36 MPG24/36 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$22,625$23,925$26,730
Adjustments for Features-330-1,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,295$22,740$26,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$445$0
Total Invoice$21,674$22,922$25,693
Adjustments for Features-316-1,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,358$21,787$25,693
Cost Above Minimum$0$429$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year201120112012
ModelCruzeCruzeJetta SportWagen
TrimLTLTZSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,920$5,775$4,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$330$1,185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-316-1,1350

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20112012
ModelCruzeJetta SportWagen
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.7 in101.5 in
Length181.0 in179.3 in
Width70.7 in70.1 in
Height58.1 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,102 lb.3,285 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.466.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Remote start150No
USB port25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested72536%
Total Not Requested127564%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1600100%

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