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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: $27,315

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $4,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,132

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $4,881

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelBeetleCruze
TrimR-Line SELPremier
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,450 $23,945
Base Invoice $30,193 $22,987
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package   1,995
Door sill trim plates   125
Fog lights   375
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package   1,815
Door sill trim plates   114
Fog lights   341
Options (change) 0 2,495
Options (change) 0 2,270
Destination 820 875
Total Price $32,270 $27,315
Total Invoice $31,013 $26,132

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,546
Model Year20162018
ModelBeetleCruze
TrimR-Line SELPremier
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4153hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/45-17
Total Price$32,270$27,315
Adjustments for Features0-695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,270$26,620
Total Invoice$31,013$26,132
Adjustments for Features0-665
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,013$25,467

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20162018
ModelBeetleCruze
TrimR-Line SELPremier
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $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
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,660$3,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-665

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20162018
ModelBeetleCruze
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.0 in106.3 in
Length168.4 in175.3 in
Width71.2 in70.5 in
Height58.5 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,013 lb.2,886 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Cruze specs.

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 audio75Yes
Total Requested157582%
Total Not Requested35018%

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