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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: $24,205

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $3,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,229

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $3,349

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleCruze
TrimCoastSEDunePremier
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,120 $24,020 $26,790 $23,945
Base Invoice $22,194 $23,058 $25,719 $22,987
Floor mats 235 235 235  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package       1,995
Enhanced Convenience Package       865
Door sill trim plates       125
Floor mats 185 185 185  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package       1,815
Enhanced Convenience Package       787
Door sill trim plates       114
Options (change) 235 235 235 2,985
Options (change) 185 185 185 2,716
Destination 850 850 850 875
Total Price $24,205 $25,105 $27,875 $27,805
Total Invoice $23,229 $24,093 $26,754 $26,578

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Coast
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $142
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleCruze
TrimCoastSEDunePremier
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4153hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG30/40 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$24,205$25,105$27,875$27,805
Adjustments for Features0-575-750-3,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,205$24,530$27,125$24,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$2,920$0
Total Invoice$23,229$24,093$26,754$26,578
Adjustments for Features0-552-720-3,207
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,229$23,541$26,034$23,371
Cost Above Minimum$0$312$2,805$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleCruze
TrimCoastSEDunePremier
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote app $25 $25
Remote start   $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rear side airbags   $300
Rollover sensor   $50
Safety key   $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports $0 $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler  $200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system   $600
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information $25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights  $50 
Fog lights  $125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$2,475$3,050$3,225$5,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$575$750$3,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-552-720-3,207

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20182018
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 Weight3,012 lb.2,920 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 Premier

Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested102553%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested35048%
Total Not Requested37552%

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