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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: $25,320

Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L SEL   
Difference: $835

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,280

Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L SEL   
Difference: $502

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112013201320132013
ModelCruzeCruzeJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLTLTZTDI2.5L SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,425 $22,225 $22,990 $22,895 $31,180 $23,945
Base Invoice $17,688 $21,336 $22,071 $21,979 $29,933 $22,987
RS Package 695 695        
Machined alloy wheels 0          
225/50R17 395          
2LT Equipment Group 2,500          
Temporary spare tire 100 100        
Sunroof 850 850        
Navigation system 1,995 1,995   1,255    
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 445 445        
Premium Package     1,440      
Navigation Package     1,460      
Rear spoiler     375 375   375
Autobahn Package           2,250
RS Package 612 612        
Machined alloy wheels 0          
225/50R17 348          
2LT Equipment Group 2,400          
Temporary spare tire 88 88        
Sunroof 748 748        
Navigation system 1,756 1,756   1,206    
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 392 392        
Premium Package     1,382      
Navigation Package     1,403      
Rear spoiler     300 300   300
Autobahn Package           2,160
Options (change) 6,980 4,085 3,275 1,630 0 2,625
Options (change) 6,344 3,596 3,085 1,506 0 2,460
Destination 750 750 795 795 795 795
Total Price $26,155 $27,060 $27,060 $25,320 $31,975 $27,365
Total Invoice $24,782 $25,682 $25,951 $24,280 $30,728 $26,242

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,838
Model Year201120112013201320132013
ModelCruzeCruzeJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLTLTZTDI2.5L SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I4 H200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6M5S7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$26,155$27,060$27,060$25,320$31,975$27,365
Adjustments for Features-2,470-3,175-1500-2,375-25
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,685$23,885$26,910$25,320$29,600$27,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$1,590$0$4,280$2,020
Total Invoice$24,782$25,682$25,951$24,280$30,728$26,242
Adjustments for Features-2,340-3,013-1440-2,282-24
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,442$22,669$25,807$24,280$28,446$26,218
Cost Above Minimum$0$227$1,527$0$4,166$1,938

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201120112013201320132013
ModelCruzeCruzeJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLTLTZTDI2.5L SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100    
6-speed manual  $150  $150
5-speed manual   $0  
7-speed automated manual    $1200 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250 
Remote start$150$150    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Obstacle detection, rear $250    
Rear side airbags$300$300    
Rearview camera    $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash     $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0    
HD radio     $50
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Media drive$15$15    
Navigation system$600$600$600$600$600 
SD Card slot  $25$25$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    
Compass    $0$0
Cornering lights    $50 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 
Steering-linked headlights    $150 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10     
Xenon HID headlights    $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Metal pedals     $75
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   $0
Total Value of Features$4,760$5,465$2,440$2,290$4,665$2,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,470$3,175$150$0$2,375$25
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,340-3,013-1440-2,282-24

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112013
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

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 Requested87544%
Total Not Requested112556%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested87557%
Total Not Requested65043%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130058%
Total Not Requested94042%

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