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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: $21,665

Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $575

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,829

Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $550

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelBeetleCruze
Trim2.5LLT
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,795 $21,240
Base Invoice $19,003 $20,390
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100  
Door sill trim plates   125
6-speed manual   0
RS Package   0
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,056  
Door sill trim plates   114
6-speed manual   0
RS Package   0
Options (change) 1,100 125
Options (change) 1,056 114
Destination 770 875
Total Price $21,665 $22,240
Total Invoice $20,829 $21,379

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7
Model Year20122017
ModelBeetleCruze
Trim2.5LLT
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I5153hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG28/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17205/55-16
Total Price$21,665$22,240
Adjustments for Features0-565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,665$21,675
Total Invoice$20,829$21,379
Adjustments for Features0-543
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,829$20,836

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20122017
ModelBeetleCruze
Trim2.5LLT
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
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
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$2,140$2,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-543

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20122017
ModelBeetleCruze
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.9 in106.3 in
Length168.4 in175.3 in
Width71.2 in70.5 in
Height58.5 in57.4 in
Curb Weight2,983 lb.2,885 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 in37.8 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 ft322.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft347.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Body kit0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%

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