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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: $28,640

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $4,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,181

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $4,322

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620182018
ModelCruzePassatPassat
TrimPremier2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,120 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $22,080 $30,353 $33,230
Enhanced Convenience Package 865    
RS Package 995    
Driver Confidence II Package 790    
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,995    
Rear spoiler   375 375
Enhanced Convenience Package 787    
RS Package 905    
Driver Confidence II Package 719    
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,815    
Rear spoiler   300 300
Options (change) 4,645 375 375
Options (change) 4,226 300 300
Destination 875 850 850
Total Price $28,640 $32,875 $35,875
Total Invoice $27,181 $31,503 $34,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,313
Model Year201620182018
ModelCruzePassatPassat
TrimPremier2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp I4174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$28,640$32,875$35,875
Adjustments for Features0-3,140-3,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,640$29,735$32,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850
Total Invoice$27,181$31,503$34,380
Adjustments for Features0-3,009-3,153
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,181$28,494$31,227
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,733

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201620182018
ModelCruzePassatPassat
TrimPremier2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100  
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Following distance indicator$25  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass$0  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar 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  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,150$6,290$6,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,140$3,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,009-3,153

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162018
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.3,275 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 seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested55076%
Total Not Requested17524%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
225/40VR18 tires400No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%
Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested115084%
Total Not Requested22516%
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157582%
Total Not Requested35018%

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