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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: $21,429

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $5,901

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,052

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $6,093

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelNew BeetleCruzeCruze
Trim2.5 / TDILT DieselPremier
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,180 $25,435 $23,945
Base Invoice $16,107 $24,418 $22,987
Package 2 1,755    
Package 1 1,390    
Satellite radio 375    
All-weather floor mats 99 140 140
Driver Confidence / Sun and Sound Package   2,260  
Leather Package   1,125  
Fog lights   375 375
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package     1,995
Package 2 1,629    
Package 1 1,291    
Satellite radio 331    
All-weather floor mats 64 127 127
Driver Confidence / Sun and Sound Package   2,057  
Leather Package   1,024  
Fog lights   341 341
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package     1,815
Options (change) 3,619 3,900 2,510
Options (change) 3,315 3,549 2,283
Destination 630 875 875
Total Price $21,429 $30,210 $27,330
Total Invoice $20,052 $28,842 $26,145

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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: $911
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,319
Model Year200620182018
ModelNew BeetleCruzeCruze
Trim2.5 / TDILT DieselPremier
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I5137hp I4 D153hp I4
TransmissionM5M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$21,429$30,210$27,330
Adjustments for Features0-3,590-4,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,429$26,620$22,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,280$0
Total Invoice$20,052$28,842$26,145
Adjustments for Features0-3,427-4,774
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,052$25,415$21,371
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,044$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year200620182018
ModelNew BeetleCruzeCruze
Trim2.5 / TDILT DieselPremier
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Climate Control 
Electric heater (optional) $0 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$765$4,355$5,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,590$4,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,427-4,774

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20062018
ModelNew BeetleCruze
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.7 in106.3 in
Length161.1 in175.3 in
Width67.9 in70.5 in
Height59.0 in57.4 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.2,886 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 in37.8 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 ft322.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft347.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested117561%
Total Not Requested75039%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT Diesel

Driver Confidence / Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested98048%
Total Not Requested105052%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested110092%
Total Not Requested1008%

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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