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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: $24,335

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $9,319

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,194

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $7,855

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132009
ModelCruzeCruzePassat
Trim2LTLTZKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,040 $23,550 $28,300
Base Invoice $20,198 $22,490 $26,436
RS Package 695 595  
Sunroof 900 900  
All-weather floor mats 110 110 185
Navigation system 795 795 1,990
Rear side airbags     350
Rear spoiler     479
Body kit     1,650
RS Package 612 524  
Sunroof 792 792  
All-weather floor mats 97 97 145
Navigation system 700 700 1,758
Rear side airbags     310
Rear spoiler     310
Body kit     1,390
Options (change) 2,500 2,400 4,654
Options (change) 2,201 2,113 3,913
Destination 795 795 700
Total Price $24,335 $26,745 $33,654
Total Invoice $23,194 $25,398 $31,049

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,769
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,348
Model Year201320132009
ModelCruzeCruzePassat
Trim2LTLTZKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
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$24,335$26,745$33,654
Adjustments for Features0-2,005-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,335$24,740$33,104
Cost Above Minimum$0$405$0
Total Invoice$23,194$25,398$31,049
Adjustments for Features0-1,904-507
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,194$23,494$30,542
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201320132009
ModelCruzeCruzePassat
Trim2LTLTZKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$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 
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
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 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
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 
Total Value of Features$1,870$3,875$2,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,005$550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,904-507

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132009
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%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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