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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,380

Chevrolet Cruze LS   
Difference: $880

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,586

Chevrolet Cruze LS   
Difference: $555

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelNew BeetleCruze
Trim2.5 / TDILS
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,180 $16,525
Base Invoice $16,107 $15,864
Satellite radio 375  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,075 925
Temporary spare tire   100
Floor mats   80
Satellite radio 331  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,073 814
Temporary spare tire   88
Floor mats   70
Options (change) 1,450 1,105
Options (change) 1,404 972
Destination 630 750
Total Price $19,260 $18,380
Total Invoice $18,141 $17,586

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,292
Model Year20062011
ModelNew BeetleCruze
Trim2.5 / TDILS
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5136hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG22/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/60-16
Total Price$19,260$18,380
Adjustments for Features0-770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,260$17,610
Total Invoice$18,141$17,586
Adjustments for Features0-737
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,141$16,849

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20062011
ModelNew BeetleCruze
Trim2.5 / TDILS
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150 
Power rear side windows $200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Manual remote mirrors $25
Power mirrors$150 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$2,150$2,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-737

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20062011
ModelNew BeetleCruze
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.7 in105.7 in
Length161.1 in181.0 in
Width67.9 in70.7 in
Height59.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,965 lb.3,102 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft315.4 ft3

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