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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: $26,990

Volkswagen Beetle TDI   
Difference: $3,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,942

Volkswagen Beetle TDI   
Difference: $2,958

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelBeetleCruze
TrimTDILT Diesel
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,495 $25,435
Base Invoice $22,555 $24,418
Sunroof Package 1,600  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Driver Confidence / Sun and Sound Package   2,260
Leather Package   1,125
Door sill trim plates   125
9-speed shiftable automatic   430
Sunroof Package 1,536  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Driver Confidence / Sun and Sound Package   2,057
Leather Package   1,024
Door sill trim plates   114
9-speed shiftable automatic   412
Options (change) 2,700 3,940
Options (change) 2,592 3,607
Destination 795 875
Total Price $26,990 $30,250
Total Invoice $25,942 $28,900

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT Diesel
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $548
Model Year20132018
ModelBeetleCruze
TrimTDILT Diesel
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine140hp I4 D137hp I4 D
TransmissionS6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/39 MPG31/47 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17205/55-16
Total Price$26,990$30,250
Adjustments for Features0-3,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,990$26,580
Total Invoice$25,942$28,900
Adjustments for Features0-3,506
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,942$25,394

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20132018
ModelBeetleCruze
TrimTDILT Diesel
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
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 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Electric heater (optional) $0
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio$50 
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 audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge$75 
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,110$5,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,506

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20132018
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 Weight3,117 lb.3,135 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
Volkswagen Beetle TDI

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested27523%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT Diesel

9-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Remote start150No
Automatic start / stop150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
Driver Confidence / Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested105052%
Total Not Requested98048%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested100083%

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