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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: $21,103

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $4,337

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,672

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $4,652

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Model Year2008200820172017
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleCruzeCruze
TrimSSELTPremier
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $21,240 $23,945
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $20,390 $22,987
Rear spoiler 479 479    
Heated front seats 225      
Sunroof 1,000      
iPod integration 199 199    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,075   680  
Sun and Sound Package     1,495  
Convenience Package     1,150  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package       1,995
Rear spoiler 310 310    
Heated front seats 199      
Sunroof 883      
iPod integration 176 176    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,073   653  
Sun and Sound Package     1,360  
Convenience Package     1,046  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package       1,815
Options (change) 2,978 678 3,325 1,995
Options (change) 2,641 486 3,059 1,815
Destination 650 650 875 875
Total Price $21,103 $21,853 $25,440 $26,815
Total Invoice $19,672 $20,674 $24,324 $25,677

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $572
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,083
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleCruzeCruze
TrimSSELTPremier
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I5150hp I5153hp I4153hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG30/40 MPG30/40 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$21,103$21,853$25,440$26,815
Adjustments for Features0-150-3,240-5,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,103$21,703$22,200$21,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$600$525$0
Total Invoice$19,672$20,674$24,324$25,677
Adjustments for Features0-142-3,098-4,922
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,672$20,532$21,226$20,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$860$471$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2008200820172017
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleCruzeCruze
TrimSSELTPremier
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
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
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
iPod integration$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation system   $600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
USB port  $25$25
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 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 $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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$1,590$1,740$4,830$6,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$3,240$5,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-142-3,098-4,922

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20082017
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 Weight2,965 lb.2,920 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
Chevrolet Cruze LT

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Automatic start / stop150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested98066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Proximity key250No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested20021%
Total Not Requested75079%

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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