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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,655

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $4,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,475

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $4,170

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220132013
ModelBeetleCruzeCruze
TrimTurbo2LTLTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,395 $21,040 $23,550
Base Invoice $22,459 $20,198 $22,490
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000    
Navigation Package 1,600    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0    
RS Package   695  
Door sill trim plates   130 130
Navigation system   795 795
Sunroof   900 900
Proximity key   300  
Rear spoiler     410
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880    
Navigation Package 1,536    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0    
RS Package   612  
Door sill trim plates   114 114
Navigation system   700 700
Sunroof   792 792
Proximity key   264  
Rear spoiler     361
Options (change) 4,600 2,820 2,235
Options (change) 4,416 2,482 1,967
Destination 770 795 795
Total Price $28,765 $24,655 $26,580
Total Invoice $27,645 $23,475 $25,252

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,798
Model Year201220132013
ModelBeetleCruzeCruze
TrimTurbo2LTLTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$28,765$24,655$26,580
Adjustments for Features0-660-2,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,765$23,995$24,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$170
Total Invoice$27,645$23,475$25,252
Adjustments for Features0-628-2,294
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,645$22,847$22,958
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$111

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201220132013
ModelBeetleCruzeCruze
TrimTurbo2LTLTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Boost gauge$75  
Cornering lights$50  
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,035$1,695$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$660$2,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-628-2,294

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20122013
ModelBeetleCruze
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.9 in105.7 in
Length168.4 in181.0 in
Width71.2 in70.7 in
Height58.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,940 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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