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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: $26,855

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $8,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,557

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $6,998

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162006
ModelCruzePassat
TrimPremier3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,120 $29,950
Base Invoice $22,080 $27,513
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,995  
Enhanced Convenience Package 865  
Luxury #1 Package   2,750
Rear side airbags   350
Navigation system   1,800
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,815  
Enhanced Convenience Package 787  
Luxury #1 Package   2,513
Rear side airbags   310
Navigation system   1,589
Options (change) 2,860 4,900
Options (change) 2,602 4,412
Destination 875 630
Total Price $26,855 $35,480
Total Invoice $25,557 $32,555

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,626
Model Year20162006
ModelCruzePassat
TrimPremier3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 980, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/45-17
Total Price$26,855$35,480
Adjustments for Features0-405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,855$35,075
Total Invoice$25,557$32,555
Adjustments for Features0-372
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,557$32,183

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162006
ModelCruzePassat
TrimPremier3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,450$3,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-372

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162006
ModelCruzePassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.7 in
Length183.7 in188.2 in
Width70.5 in71.7 in
Height57.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,836 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft314.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested150078%
Total Not Requested42522%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested35048%
Total Not Requested37552%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Cargo net40No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested210055%
Total Not Requested173045%

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