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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: $30,980

Chevrolet Cruze LT Diesel   
Difference: $4,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,540

Chevrolet Cruze LT Diesel   
Difference: $4,414

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelCruzePassat
TrimLT DieselTDI SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,795 $33,925
Base Invoice $22,843 $32,534
Leather Package 1,125  
Driver Confidence / Sun and Sound Package 2,260  
9-speed shiftable automatic 1,600  
Rear spoiler 425 375
Illuminated door sill trim plates 295 375
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates 268 300
Fog lights 341  
Bodyside moldings 209  
Options (change) 6,310 750
Options (change) 5,822 600
Destination 875 820
Total Price $30,980 $35,495
Total Invoice $29,540 $33,954

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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: $3,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,003
Model Year20182015
ModelCruzePassat
TrimLT DieselTDI SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine137hp I4 D150hp I4 D
TransmissionT9S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)31/47 MPG30/42 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/45-18
Total Price$30,980$35,495
Adjustments for Features0-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,980$34,020
Total Invoice$29,540$33,954
Adjustments for Features0-1,411
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,540$32,543

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182015
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 
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 
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
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 $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel 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 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
Total Value of Features$3,380$4,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,411

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182015
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.3,497 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 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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