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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: $18,590

Chevrolet Cruze LS   
Difference: $670

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,883

Chevrolet Cruze LS   
Difference: $258

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelNew BeetleCruze
Trim2.5 / TDILS
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,180 $16,800
Base Invoice $16,107 $16,212
Satellite radio 375  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,075 995
Satellite radio 331  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,073 876
Options (change) 1,450 995
Options (change) 1,404 876
Destination 630 795
Total Price $19,260 $18,590
Total Invoice $18,141 $17,883

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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: $1,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,023
Model Year20062012
ModelNew BeetleCruze
Trim2.5 / TDILS
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5138hp 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$18,590
Adjustments for Features0-795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,260$17,795
Total Invoice$18,141$17,883
Adjustments for Features0-765
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,141$17,118

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20062012
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 
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$2,000$2,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-765

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20062012
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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