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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: $26,910

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $223

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,774

Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $966

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062018
ModelJettaJettaJettaCruze
Trim2.5 / TDI2.0TGLIPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,290 $23,590 $23,790 $23,475
Base Invoice $18,687 $21,702 $21,884 $22,536
Package 2 3,485   3,200  
Rear side airbags 350 350 350  
All-weather floor mats 99 99 99 140
Rear spoiler 479 479 479 425
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800  
Package 1   1,860    
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package       1,995
Package 2 3,184   2,923  
Rear side airbags 310 310 310  
All-weather floor mats 64 64 64 127
Rear spoiler 310 310 310 387
Navigation system 1,589 1,589 1,589  
Package 1   1,699    
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package       1,815
Options (change) 6,213 4,588 5,928 2,560
Options (change) 5,457 3,972 5,196 2,329
Destination 630 630 630 875
Total Price $27,133 $28,808 $30,348 $26,910
Total Invoice $24,774 $26,304 $27,710 $25,740

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,713
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $459
Model Year2006200620062018
ModelJettaJettaJettaCruze
Trim2.5 / TDI2.0TGLIPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5200hp I4200hp I4153hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$27,133$28,808$30,348$26,910
Adjustments for Features0-450-325-1,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,133$28,358$30,023$25,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,225$2,890$0
Total Invoice$24,774$26,304$27,710$25,740
Adjustments for Features0-411-297-1,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,774$25,893$27,413$24,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,119$2,639$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2006200620062018
ModelJettaJettaJettaCruze
Trim2.5 / TDI2.0TGLIPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Remote start   $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Safety key   $5
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Vehicle health reports   $0
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, remote$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Fog lights  $125 
Headlight washers  $50 
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  
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
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Wood trim $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$2,065$2,515$2,390$3,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$325$1,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-411-297-1,425

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20062018
ModelJettaCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in106.3 in
Length179.3 in183.7 in
Width70.1 in70.5 in
Height57.4 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,260 lb.2,836 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 / TDI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
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
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested287580%
Total Not Requested74020%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested92545%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
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 Requested220077%
Total Not Requested64023%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested150078%
Total Not Requested42522%

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