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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: $24,370

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $7,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,197

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $7,076

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201320132013
ModelCruzeCruzePassatPassatPassat
Trim2LTLTZ2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $30,425 $32,915 $33,525
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $29,178 $31,564 $32,151
RS Package 695 595      
Sunroof 900 900      
Navigation system 995 995      
Proximity key 300        
Rear spoiler     375 375 375
RS Package 612 524      
Sunroof 792 792      
Navigation system 876 876      
Proximity key 264        
Rear spoiler     300 300 300
Options (change) 2,890 2,490 375 375 375
Options (change) 2,544 2,192 300 300 300
Destination 795 795 795 795 795
Total Price $24,370 $26,475 $31,595 $34,085 $34,695
Total Invoice $23,197 $25,133 $30,273 $32,659 $33,246

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,599
Model Year20122012201320132013
ModelCruzeCruzePassatPassatPassat
Trim2LTLTZ2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$24,370$26,475$31,595$34,085$34,695
Adjustments for Features0-1,805-2,585-2,585-2,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,370$24,670$29,010$31,500$32,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$0$2,490$3,000
Total Invoice$23,197$25,133$30,273$32,659$33,246
Adjustments for Features0-1,714-2,477-2,477-2,573
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,197$23,419$27,796$30,182$30,673
Cost Above Minimum$0$222$0$2,386$2,877

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122012201320132013
ModelCruzeCruzePassatPassatPassat
Trim2LTLTZ2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Obstacle detection, rear $250   
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0   
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$1,070$2,875$3,655$3,655$3,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,805$2,585$2,585$2,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,714-2,477-2,477-2,573

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122013
ModelCruzePassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in110.4 in
Length181.0 in191.6 in
Width70.7 in72.2 in
Height58.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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