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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: $24,845

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $2,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,825

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $1,850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelCruzeJettaJetta
TrimPremier1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,120 $23,650 $25,380
Base Invoice $22,080 $22,705 $24,366
RS Package 995    
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,995    
Rear spoiler   375 375
RS Package 905    
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,815    
Rear spoiler   300 300
Options (change) 2,990 375 375
Options (change) 2,720 300 300
Destination 875 820 820
Total Price $26,985 $24,845 $26,575
Total Invoice $25,675 $23,825 $25,486

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,296
Model Year201620162016
ModelCruzeJettaJetta
TrimPremier1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp I4170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/42 MPG25/36 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$26,985$24,845$26,575
Adjustments for Features-1,7850-2,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,200$24,845$23,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,195$0
Total Invoice$25,675$23,825$25,486
Adjustments for Features-1,6980-2,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,977$23,825$22,681
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,144$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201620162016
ModelCruzeJettaJetta
TrimPremier1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote start$150  
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
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter$0 $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Body kit$0  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,300$2,515$5,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,785$0$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6980-2,805

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162016
ModelCruzeJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.4 in
Length183.7 in183.3 in
Width70.5 in70.0 in
Height57.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,870 lb.3,177 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
225/40VR18 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157582%
Total Not Requested35018%

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