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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: $25,965

Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $25

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,770

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $187

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Model Year20122016
ModelBeetleCruze
Trim2.5LPremier
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,795 $23,120
Base Invoice $19,003 $22,080
Sunroof Package 2,500  
Sound and Navigation Package 1,800  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package   1,995
Sunroof Package 2,400  
Sound and Navigation Package 1,728  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,056  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package   1,815
Options (change) 5,400 1,995
Options (change) 5,184 1,815
Destination 770 875
Total Price $25,965 $25,990
Total Invoice $24,957 $24,770

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,918
Model Year20122016
ModelBeetleCruze
Trim2.5LPremier
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5153hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG30/42 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$25,965$25,990
Adjustments for Features0-2,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,965$23,125
Total Invoice$24,957$24,770
Adjustments for Features0-2,731
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,957$22,039

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20122016
ModelBeetleCruze
Trim2.5LPremier
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
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
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
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger 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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$1,760$4,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,731

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20122016
ModelBeetleCruze
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.9 in106.3 in
Length168.4 in183.7 in
Width71.2 in70.5 in
Height58.5 in57.4 in
Curb Weight2,983 lb.2,870 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		29.9 ft314.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested155085%
Total Not Requested27515%
Sound and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested150078%
Total Not Requested42522%

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