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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: $24,665

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $2,910

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122019201920192019
ModelCruzeCruzeJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2LTLTZSEL PremiumGLI SGLI 35th Anniversary EditionGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $27,195 $25,995 $26,995 $29,195
RS Package 695 595        
Navigation system 995 995        
Sunroof 900 900        
Proximity key 300          
Obstacle detection, rear 295          
Floor mats     235 235 235 235
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325      
Remote start     450 450 450 450
RS Package 612 524        
Navigation system 876 876        
Sunroof 792 792        
Proximity key 264          
Obstacle detection, rear 260          
Floor mats     185 185 185 185
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270      
Remote start     350 350 350 350
Options (change) 3,185 2,490 1,010 685 685 685
Options (change) 2,804 2,192 805 535 535 535
Destination 795 795 895 895 895 895
Total Price $24,665 $26,475 $29,100 $27,575 $28,575 $30,775

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,109
Model Year201220122019201920192019
ModelCruzeCruzeJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2LTLTZSEL PremiumGLI SGLI 35th Anniversary EditionGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4147hp I4228hp I4228hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T8M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18205/55-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$24,665$26,475$29,100$27,575$28,575$30,775
Adjustments for Features0-1,555-3,360-910-910-1,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,665$24,920$25,740$26,665$27,665$29,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$255$0$925$1,925$3,275

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201220122019201920192019
ModelCruzeCruzeJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2LTLTZSEL PremiumGLI SGLI 35th Anniversary EditionGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150$150$150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300   
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600   
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150$150
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150$150$150
Universal garage door opener  $100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200   
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250$250$250
Rear side airbags$300$300    
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0   
Body kit$0$0 $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0$0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150
Compass  $0   
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$150  $150
Steering-linked fog lights  $50  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10     
Xenon HID headlights  $500  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$2,520$4,075$5,880$3,430$3,430$4,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,555$3,360$910$910$1,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,476-196-47-46-82

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122019
ModelCruzeJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in105.7 in
Length181.0 in185.1 in
Width70.7 in70.8 in
Height58.1 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium

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 GLI S

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI 35th Anniversary Edition

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn

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

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