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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: $21,595

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $4,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,721

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $3,912

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModelCruzeJettaJetta
TrimLTSELSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,820 $23,445 $24,805
Base Invoice $19,027 $22,507 $23,813
RS Package 0    
Convenience Package 900    
6-speed manual 0    
Rear spoiler   375 375
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100  
RS Package 0    
Convenience Package 819    
6-speed manual 0    
Rear spoiler   300 300
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,056  
Options (change) 900 1,475 375
Options (change) 819 1,356 300
Destination 875 770 770
Total Price $21,595 $25,690 $25,950
Total Invoice $20,721 $24,633 $24,883

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,167
Model Year201620122012
ModelCruzeJettaJetta
TrimLTSELSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp I4170hp I5170hp I5
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/41 MPG24/31 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$21,595$25,690$25,950
Adjustments for Features0-1,820-1,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,595$23,870$24,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$260
Total Invoice$20,721$24,633$24,883
Adjustments for Features0-1,745-1,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,721$22,888$23,138
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$250

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201620122012
ModelCruzeJettaJetta
TrimLTSELSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Electric heater (optional)$0  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,120$3,940$3,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,820$1,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,745-1,745

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Jetta features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162012
ModelCruzeJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.4 in
Length183.7 in182.2 in
Width70.5 in70.0 in
Height57.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,835 lb.3,082 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 ft315.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Jetta specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electric heater (optional)0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

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