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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: $22,405

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $3,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,061

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $3,709

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelNew BeetleCruze
Trim2.5 / TDIPremier
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,180 $23,120
Base Invoice $16,107 $22,080
Package 1 1,390  
Package 2 1,755  
Satellite radio 375  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,075  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package   1,995
Package 1 1,291  
Package 2 1,629  
Satellite radio 331  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,073  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package   1,815
Options (change) 4,595 1,995
Options (change) 4,324 1,815
Destination 630 875
Total Price $22,405 $25,990
Total Invoice $21,061 $24,770

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $483
Model Year20062016
ModelNew BeetleCruze
Trim2.5 / TDIPremier
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5153hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG30/42 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$22,405$25,990
Adjustments for Features0-3,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,405$22,605
Total Invoice$21,061$24,770
Adjustments for Features0-3,226
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,061$21,544

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20062016
ModelNew BeetleCruze
Trim2.5 / TDIPremier
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$1,965$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,226

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Cruze features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20062016
ModelNew BeetleCruze
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.7 in106.3 in
Length161.1 in183.7 in
Width67.9 in70.5 in
Height59.0 in57.4 in
Curb Weight2,965 lb.2,870 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.0 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		27.2 ft314.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Cruze specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested105055%
Total Not Requested87545%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested102553%

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