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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: $7,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,462

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $6,844

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201520152015
ModelCruzePassatPassatPassat
TrimPremier1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,120 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $22,080 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
Enhanced Convenience Package 865      
RS Package 995      
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,995      
Rear spoiler   375 375 375
Body kit   1,900 1,900 1,900
Enhanced Convenience Package 787      
RS Package 905      
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,815      
Rear spoiler   300 300 300
Body kit   1,700 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 3,855 2,275 2,275 2,275
Options (change) 3,507 2,000 2,000 2,000
Destination 875 820 820 820
Total Price $27,850 $34,885 $37,020 $39,090
Total Invoice $26,462 $33,306 $35,354 $37,339

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,908
Model Year2016201520152015
ModelCruzePassatPassatPassat
TrimPremier1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$27,850$34,885$37,020$39,090
Adjustments for Features0-980-980-1,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,850$33,905$36,040$38,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,135$4,105
Total Invoice$26,462$33,306$35,354$37,339
Adjustments for Features0-936-936-1,032
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,462$32,370$34,418$36,307
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,048$3,937

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2016201520152015
ModelCruzePassatPassatPassat
TrimPremier1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Heated steering wheel$100   
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rollover sensor$50   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
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 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$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, 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 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,325$4,305$4,305$4,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$980$980$1,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-936-936-1,032

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162015
ModelCruzePassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length183.7 in191.6 in
Width70.5 in72.2 in
Height57.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,836 lb.3,173 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

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%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
225/40VR18 tires400No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested150078%
Total Not Requested42522%

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