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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: $26,985

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $3,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,675

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $3,915

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142016
ModelBeetleBeetleCruze
TrimR-LineGSRPremier
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,995 $29,995 $23,120
Base Invoice $23,995 $28,795 $22,080
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,300    
RS Package     995
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package     1,995
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,088    
RS Package     905
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package     1,815
Options (change) 5,300 0 2,990
Options (change) 5,088 0 2,720
Destination 820 795 875
Total Price $31,115 $30,790 $26,985
Total Invoice $29,903 $29,590 $25,675

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,331
Model Year201420142016
ModelBeetleBeetleCruze
TrimR-LineGSRPremier
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4210hp I4153hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$31,115$30,790$26,985
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,115$30,540$25,245
Cost Above Minimum$575$0$0
Total Invoice$29,903$29,590$25,675
Adjustments for Features0-240-1,656
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,903$29,350$24,019
Cost Above Minimum$553$0$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201420142016
ModelBeetleBeetleCruze
TrimR-LineGSRPremier
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$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$75 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125  
HD radio $50 
iPod integration$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
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
Boost gauge$75$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,310$2,560$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-240-1,656

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20142016
ModelBeetleCruze
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.0 in106.3 in
Length168.4 in183.7 in
Width71.2 in70.5 in
Height58.5 in57.4 in
Curb Weight2,988 lb.2,836 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested285062%
Total Not Requested177538%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
225/40VR18 tires400No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%
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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