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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,760

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $1,274

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,434

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $276

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620112011
ModelJettaJettaJettaCruzeCruze
Trim2.5 / TDI2.0TGLILTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,290 $23,590 $23,790 $18,425 $22,225
Base Invoice $18,687 $21,702 $21,884 $17,688 $21,336
Package 2 3,485   3,200    
Rear side airbags 350 350 350    
Rear spoiler 479 479 479    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,995 1,995
Package 1   1,860      
2LT Equipment Group       2,500  
Machined alloy wheels       0  
RS Package       695 695
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers       445 445
Sunroof       850 850
Temporary spare tire       100 100
Package 2 3,184   2,923    
Rear side airbags 310 310 310    
Rear spoiler 310 310 310    
Navigation system 1,589 1,589 1,589 1,756 1,756
Package 1   1,699      
2LT Equipment Group       2,400  
Machined alloy wheels       0  
RS Package       612 612
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers       392 392
Sunroof       748 748
Temporary spare tire       88 88
Options (change) 6,114 4,489 5,829 6,585 4,085
Options (change) 5,393 3,908 5,132 5,996 3,596
Destination 630 630 630 750 750
Total Price $27,034 $28,709 $30,249 $25,760 $27,060
Total Invoice $24,710 $26,240 $27,646 $24,434 $25,682

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,719
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $698
Model Year20062006200620112011
ModelJettaJettaJettaCruzeCruze
Trim2.5 / TDI2.0TGLILTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5200hp I4200hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17215/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$27,034$28,709$30,249$25,760$27,060
Adjustments for Features0-450-325-445-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,034$28,259$29,924$25,315$25,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,225$2,890$0$445
Total Invoice$24,710$26,240$27,646$24,434$25,682
Adjustments for Features0-411-297-422-1,234
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,710$25,829$27,349$24,012$24,448
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,119$2,639$0$436

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20062006200620112011
ModelJettaJettaJettaCruzeCruze
Trim2.5 / TDI2.0TGLILTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manual $150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
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  
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Body kit (gray/black)  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, remote$200$200$200  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Media drive   $15$15
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Headlight washers  $50  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10 
Visor mirror, passenger   $10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Wood trim $300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels   $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Total Value of Features$2,540$2,990$2,865$2,985$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$325$445$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-411-297-422-1,234

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20062011
ModelJettaCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in105.7 in
Length179.3 in181.0 in
Width70.1 in70.7 in
Height57.4 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,260 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 / TDI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Trip computer150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested307585%
Total Not Requested54015%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested135065%
Total Not Requested72535%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested240085%
Total Not Requested44015%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote start150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Total Requested172586%
Total Not Requested27514%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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