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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: $25,975

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $4,399

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,819

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $3,386

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201520152015
ModelJettaCruzeCruzeCruze
TrimGLI2LTLTZDiesel
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,300 $23,270 $24,270 $25,660
Base Invoice $22,659 $22,339 $23,178 $24,634
All-weather floor mats 185 110 110 110
Autobahn Package 3,020      
iPod integration 0      
Rear side airbags 350      
Cargo net 69 60 60 60
Navigation system 1,800 495 495 495
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package   995 995  
Cargo mat   80 80 80
Door sill trim plates   140 140 140
Sun and Sound Package       995
All-weather floor mats 145 97 97 97
Autobahn Package 2,797      
iPod integration 0      
Rear side airbags 310      
Cargo net 55 53 53 53
Navigation system 1,589 436 436 436
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package   876 876  
Cargo mat   70 70 70
Door sill trim plates   123 123 123
Sun and Sound Package       876
Options (change) 5,424 1,880 1,880 1,880
Options (change) 4,896 1,655 1,655 1,655
Destination 650 825 825 825
Total Price $30,374 $25,975 $26,975 $28,365
Total Invoice $28,205 $24,819 $25,658 $27,114

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,659
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,590
Model Year2008201520152015
ModelJettaCruzeCruzeCruze
TrimGLI2LTLTZDiesel
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4138hp I4138hp I4151hp I4 D
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10250, 9250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/50-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$30,374$25,975$26,975$28,365
Adjustments for Features0-1,260-2,085-985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,374$24,715$24,890$27,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$175$2,665
Total Invoice$28,205$24,819$25,658$27,114
Adjustments for Features0-1,204-1,983-942
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,205$23,615$23,675$26,172
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$60$2,557

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2008201520152015
ModelJettaCruzeCruzeCruze
TrimGLI2LTLTZDiesel
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250 
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rear air vents$100   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Body kit $0$0 
Body kit (gray/black)$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
App support $0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
iPod integration$100   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25 $25 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Metal pedals$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,915$3,175$4,000$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,260$2,085$985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,204-1,983-942

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20082015
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 Weight3,231 lb.3,085 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 in42.3 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 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested56522%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Diesel

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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