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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: $26,630

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $6,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,200

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $6,869

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720112011
ModelBeetleCruzeCruze
TrimR-Line SELLTLTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,550 $18,425 $22,225
Base Invoice $31,249 $17,688 $21,336
225/50R17   395  
Machined alloy wheels   0  
2LT Equipment Group   2,500  
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers   445 445
RS Package   695 695
Driver Convenience Package   475  
Sunroof   850 850
Temporary spare tire   100 100
225/50R17   348  
Machined alloy wheels   0  
2LT Equipment Group   2,400  
Navigation system   1,756 1,756
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers   392 392
RS Package   612 612
Driver Convenience Package   418  
Sunroof   748 748
Temporary spare tire   88 88
Options (change) 0 7,455 4,085
Options (change) 0 6,762 3,596
Destination 820 750 750
Total Price $33,370 $26,630 $27,060
Total Invoice $32,069 $25,200 $25,682

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,000
Model Year201720112011
ModelBeetleCruzeCruze
TrimR-Line SELLTLTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$33,370$26,630$27,060
Adjustments for Features-1,9450-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,425$26,630$26,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$230
Total Invoice$32,069$25,200$25,682
Adjustments for Features-1,8690-190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,200$25,200$25,492
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$292

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201720112011
ModelBeetleCruzeCruze
TrimR-Line SELLTLTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote start $150$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$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75  
Chronometer$100  
Cornering lights$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,135$3,190$3,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,945$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8690-190

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20172011
ModelBeetleCruze
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.0 in105.7 in
Length168.4 in181.0 in
Width71.2 in70.7 in
Height58.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,019 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

225/50R17 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
225/50R17 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Remote start150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested42584%
Total Not Requested8016%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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