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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: $27,850

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $7,444

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,462

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $6,133

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620082008
ModelCruzePassatPassat
TrimPremierLuxVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,120 $30,100 $36,050
Base Invoice $22,080 $28,107 $33,597
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,995    
RS Package 995    
Enhanced Convenience Package 865    
iPod integration   0 0
Heated front seats   225 225
Rear side airbags   350 350
Rear spoiler   479 479
Body kit   1,650 1,650
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,815    
RS Package 905    
Enhanced Convenience Package 787    
iPod integration   0 0
Heated front seats   199 199
Rear side airbags   310 310
Rear spoiler   310 310
Body kit   1,390 1,390
Navigation system   1,589 1,589
Options (change) 3,855 4,504 4,504
Options (change) 3,507 3,798 3,798
Destination 875 690 690
Total Price $27,850 $35,294 $41,244
Total Invoice $26,462 $32,595 $38,085

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,169
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,879
Model Year201620082008
ModelCruzePassatPassat
TrimPremierLuxVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp I4200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 980, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$27,850$35,294$41,244
Adjustments for Features0-275-980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,850$35,019$40,264
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,245
Total Invoice$26,462$32,595$38,085
Adjustments for Features0-254-905
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,462$32,341$37,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,839

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201620082008
ModelCruzePassatPassat
TrimPremierLuxVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Sunshade, rear $125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$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 player $125$125
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port$25  
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 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,975$4,250$4,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-254-905

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162008
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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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%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
225/40VR18 tires400No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%
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 Lux

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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