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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: $26,630

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $1,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,200

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $1,650

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120182018
ModelCruzeCruzeJettaJetta
TrimLTLTZ1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,425 $22,225 $26,245 $29,545
Base Invoice $17,688 $21,336 $25,195 $28,362
RS Package 695 695    
Machined alloy wheels 0      
Driver Convenience Package 475      
2LT Equipment Group 2,500      
225/50R17 395      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 445 445    
Sunroof 850 850    
Temporary spare tire 100 100    
Floor mats     235 235
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325  
Remote start     450 450
RS Package 612 612    
Machined alloy wheels 0      
Driver Convenience Package 418      
2LT Equipment Group 2,400      
225/50R17 348      
Navigation system 1,756 1,756    
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 392 392    
Sunroof 748 748    
Temporary spare tire 88 88    
Floor mats     185 185
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270  
Remote start     350 350
Options (change) 7,455 4,085 1,010 685
Options (change) 6,762 3,596 805 535
Destination 750 750 850 850
Total Price $26,630 $27,060 $28,105 $31,080
Total Invoice $25,200 $25,682 $26,850 $29,747

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $85
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $322
Model Year2011201120182018
ModelCruzeCruzeJettaJetta
TrimLTLTZ1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$26,630$27,060$28,105$31,080
Adjustments for Features0-200-1,390-890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,630$26,860$26,715$30,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$230$0$3,475
Total Invoice$25,200$25,682$26,850$29,747
Adjustments for Features0-190-1,328-852
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,200$25,492$25,522$28,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$292$0$3,373

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2011201120182018
ModelCruzeCruzeJettaJetta
TrimLTLTZ1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 
Body kit$0$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15$15  
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Metal pedals   $75
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0
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
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,865$4,065$5,255$4,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$1,390$890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-190-1,328-852

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112018
ModelCruzeJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in104.4 in
Length181.0 in183.3 in
Width70.7 in70.0 in
Height58.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.2,931 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 ft315.7 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%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested505100%
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 start150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested105053%
Total Not Requested95047%

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 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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