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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,070

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $8,344

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,933

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $6,997

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122010
ModelCruzeCruzePassat
Trim2LTLTZKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $27,195
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $25,412
RS Package 695 595  
Sunroof 900 900  
Navigation system 995 995 1,990
Rear side airbags     350
Rear spoiler     479
Body kit     1,650
RS Package 612 524  
Sunroof 792 792  
Navigation system 876 876 1,758
Rear side airbags     310
Rear spoiler     310
Body kit     1,390
Options (change) 2,590 2,490 4,469
Options (change) 2,280 2,192 3,768
Destination 795 795 750
Total Price $24,070 $26,475 $32,414
Total Invoice $22,933 $25,133 $29,930

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,609
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,318
Model Year201220122010
ModelCruzeCruzePassat
Trim2LTLTZKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 680, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18235/45-17
Total Price$24,070$26,475$32,414
Adjustments for Features0-2,055-735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,070$24,420$31,679
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$0
Total Invoice$22,933$25,133$29,930
Adjustments for Features0-1,951-679
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,933$23,182$29,251
Cost Above Minimum$0$249$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201220122010
ModelCruzeCruzePassat
Trim2LTLTZKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,745$3,800$2,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,055$735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,951-679

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122010
ModelCruzePassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in106.7 in
Length181.0 in188.2 in
Width70.7 in71.7 in
Height58.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.3,345 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.2 ft3

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

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 Passat Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%

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