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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: $27,105

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $1,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,813

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $1,502

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520182018
ModelCruzeCruzeJettaJetta
Trim2LTLTZ1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,270 $24,270 $26,245 $29,545
Base Invoice $22,339 $23,178 $25,195 $28,362
Driver Convenience Package 340      
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package 995 995    
Enhanced Safety Package 790 790    
Navigation system 495 495    
Cargo net 60 60 100 100
All-weather floor mats 110 110 235 235
Door sill trim plates 140 140 240 240
Cargo mat 80 80    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325  
Floor mats     235 235
Remote start     450 450
Driver Convenience Package 299      
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package 876 876    
Enhanced Safety Package 695 695    
Navigation system 436 436    
Cargo net 53 53 80 80
All-weather floor mats 97 97 185 185
Door sill trim plates 123 123 200 200
Cargo mat 70 70    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270  
Floor mats     185 185
Remote start     350 350
Options (change) 3,010 2,670 1,585 1,260
Options (change) 2,649 2,350 1,270 1,000
Destination 825 825 850 850
Total Price $27,105 $27,765 $28,680 $31,655
Total Invoice $25,813 $26,353 $27,315 $30,212

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $750
Model Year2015201520182018
ModelCruzeCruzeJettaJetta
Trim2LTLTZ1.8T 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$27,105$27,765$28,680$31,655
Adjustments for Features0-450-790-290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,105$27,315$27,890$31,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$210$0$3,475
Total Invoice$25,813$26,353$27,315$30,212
Adjustments for Features0-427-752-277
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,813$25,926$26,563$29,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$113$0$3,372

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2015201520182018
ModelCruzeCruzeJettaJetta
Trim2LTLTZ1.8T 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$250
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 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, 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  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$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
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,500$3,950$4,290$3,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$790$290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-427-752-277

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20152018
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 Weight3,085 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 Legroom42.3 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 Volume15.0 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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