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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: $24,865

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $4,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,901

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $4,434

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
ModelCruzeJetta
TrimLT DieselTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,795 $22,995
Base Invoice $22,843 $22,075
Driver Confidence / Sun and Sound Package 2,260  
Leather Package 1,125  
9-speed shiftable automatic 1,600  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Driver Confidence / Sun and Sound Package 2,057  
Leather Package 1,024  
9-speed shiftable automatic 1,536  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 4,985 1,100
Options (change) 4,617 1,056
Destination 875 770
Total Price $29,655 $24,865
Total Invoice $28,335 $23,901

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,028
Model Year20172011
ModelCruzeJetta
TrimLT DieselTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine137hp I4 D140hp I4 D
TransmissionT9S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)31/47 MPG30/42 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$29,655$24,865
Adjustments for Features-3,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,090$24,865
Total Invoice$28,335$23,901
Adjustments for Features-3,4060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,929$23,901

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20172011
ModelCruzeJetta
TrimLT DieselTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Electric heater (optional)$0 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $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 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$5,605$2,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4060

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20172011
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 Weight3,085 lb.3,216 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 Diesel

Driver Confidence / Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested98048%
Total Not Requested105052%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested100083%

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