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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: $23,320

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $885

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,286

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $943

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820112011
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleCruzeCruze
TrimCoastSEDuneLTLTZ
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,120 $24,020 $26,790 $18,425 $22,225
Base Invoice $22,194 $23,058 $25,719 $17,688 $21,336
Floor mats 235 235 235    
2LT Equipment Group       2,500  
Machined alloy wheels       0  
RS Package       695 695
Sunroof       850 850
Temporary spare tire       100 100
Floor mats 185 185 185    
2LT Equipment Group       2,400  
Machined alloy wheels       0  
RS Package       612 612
Sunroof       748 748
Temporary spare tire       88 88
Options (change) 235 235 235 4,145 1,645
Options (change) 185 185 185 3,848 1,448
Destination 850 850 850 750 750
Total Price $24,205 $25,105 $27,875 $23,320 $24,620
Total Invoice $23,229 $24,093 $26,754 $22,286 $23,534

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,512
Model Year20182018201820112011
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleCruzeCruze
TrimCoastSEDuneLTLTZ
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18215/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$24,205$25,105$27,875$23,320$24,620
Adjustments for Features0-575-750-595-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,205$24,530$27,125$22,725$23,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$2,920$0$445
Total Invoice$23,229$24,093$26,754$22,286$23,534
Adjustments for Features0-552-720-569-1,386
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,229$23,541$26,034$21,717$22,148
Cost Above Minimum$0$312$2,805$0$431

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20182018201820112011
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleCruzeCruze
TrimCoastSEDuneLTLTZ
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app $25   
Remote start   $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 $150
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$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 $250
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports $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  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Larger rear spoiler  $200  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25   
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 $150
Cornering lights  $50  
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger    $50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Leather seating surfaces   $900$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  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels   $350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$3,800$4,375$4,550$4,395$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$575$750$595$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-552-720-569-1,386

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20182011
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 Weight3,013 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

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
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 Requested75038%
Total Not Requested125062%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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