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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,765

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $1,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,845

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $1,325

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelCruzeCruzeJettaJetta
TrimLTLTZSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,425 $22,225 $21,395 $22,995
Base Invoice $17,688 $21,336 $20,539 $22,075
2LT Equipment Group 2,500      
Machined alloy wheels 0      
225/50R17 395      
Temporary spare tire 100 100    
Sunroof 850 850 900  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 445 445    
Sport Package     700  
Navigation Package       1,200
2LT Equipment Group 2,400      
Machined alloy wheels 0      
225/50R17 348      
Temporary spare tire 88 88    
Sunroof 748 748 864  
Navigation system 1,756 1,756    
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 392 392    
Sport Package     672  
Navigation Package       1,152
Options (change) 6,285 3,390 1,600 1,200
Options (change) 5,732 2,984 1,536 1,152
Destination 750 750 770 770
Total Price $25,460 $26,365 $23,765 $24,965
Total Invoice $24,170 $25,070 $22,845 $23,997

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $996
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelCruzeCruzeJettaJetta
TrimLTLTZSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$25,460$26,365$23,765$24,965
Adjustments for Features-2,470-3,175-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,990$23,190$23,740$24,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0$1,225
Total Invoice$24,170$25,070$22,845$23,997
Adjustments for Features-2,345-3,019-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,825$22,051$22,821$23,997
Cost Above Minimum$0$226$0$1,176

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2011201120112011
ModelCruzeCruzeJettaJetta
TrimLTLTZSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed manual  $0 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start$150$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,160$4,865$1,715$1,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,470$3,175$25$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,345-3,019-240

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112011
ModelCruzeJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in104.4 in
Length181.0 in182.2 in
Width70.7 in70.0 in
Height58.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.5 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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested72536%
Total Not Requested127564%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Metal pedals75No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested25048%
Total Not Requested27552%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Fog lights125No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

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