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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: $24,965

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $7,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,748

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $7,452

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201420142014
ModelCruzeCruzePassatPassatPassat
Trim2LTLTZ1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,040 $23,550 $31,295 $33,395 $34,265
Base Invoice $20,198 $22,490 $30,011 $32,026 $32,860
RS Package 695        
Driver Convenience Package 380        
Cargo net 60 60 95 95 95
Sunroof 900 900      
Navigation system 795 795      
Proximity key 300        
Rear spoiler   410 375 375 375
RS Package 612        
Driver Convenience Package 334        
Cargo net 53 53 69 69 69
Sunroof 792 792      
Navigation system 700 700      
Proximity key 264        
Rear spoiler   361 300 300 300
Options (change) 3,130 2,165 470 470 470
Options (change) 2,755 1,906 369 369 369
Destination 795 795 820 820 820
Total Price $24,965 $26,510 $32,585 $34,685 $35,555
Total Invoice $23,748 $25,191 $31,200 $33,215 $34,049

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,862
Model Year20132013201420142014
ModelCruzeCruzePassatPassatPassat
Trim2LTLTZ1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4170hp I4140hp 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)225/50-17225/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$24,965$26,510$32,585$34,685$35,555
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-2,705-2,705-2,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,965$25,360$29,880$31,980$32,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$0$2,100$2,870
Total Invoice$23,748$25,191$31,200$33,215$34,049
Adjustments for Features0-1,093-2,590-2,590-2,686
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,748$24,098$28,610$30,625$31,363
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$0$2,015$2,753

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132013201420142014
ModelCruzeCruzePassatPassatPassat
Trim2LTLTZ1.8T 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 app  $25$25$25
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Rear side airbags$300$300   
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    
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
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  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$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, driver 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 seating surfaces  $450$450$450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$1,050$2,200$3,755$3,755$3,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$2,705$2,705$2,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,093-2,590-2,590-2,686

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132014
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%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested605100%
Total Not Requested00%

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