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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: $30,685

Chevrolet Cruze LT Diesel   
Difference: $3,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,272

Chevrolet Cruze LT Diesel   
Difference: $3,387

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelCruzePassat
TrimLT DieselTDI SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,795 $32,915
Base Invoice $22,843 $31,564
Leather Package 1,125  
Driver Confidence / Sun and Sound Package 2,260  
9-speed shiftable automatic 1,600  
Rear spoiler 425 375
Fog lights 375  
Bodyside moldings 230  
Leather Package 1,024  
Driver Confidence / Sun and Sound Package 2,057  
9-speed shiftable automatic 1,536  
Rear spoiler 387 300
Fog lights 341  
Bodyside moldings 209  
Options (change) 6,015 375
Options (change) 5,554 300
Destination 875 795
Total Price $30,685 $34,085
Total Invoice $29,272 $32,659

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT Diesel
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,980
Model Year20182013
ModelCruzePassat
TrimLT DieselTDI SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine137hp I4 D140hp I4 D
TransmissionT9S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)31/47 MPG30/40 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/45-18
Total Price$30,685$34,085
Adjustments for Features0-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,685$33,660
Total Invoice$29,272$32,659
Adjustments for Features0-407
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,272$32,252

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182013
ModelCruzePassat
TrimLT DieselTDI SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Electric heater (optional)$0 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$3,330$3,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-407

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182013
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 Weight3,085 lb.3,397 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT Diesel

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested110092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Driver Confidence / Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested113056%
Total Not Requested90044%

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