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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: $23,375

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $6,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,321

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $5,768

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelJettaCruzeCruze
TrimGLI2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,770 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $23,094 $19,858 $22,146
Navigation system 1,990 995 995
Autobahn Package 2,405    
Rear side airbags 350    
Sunroof   900 900
Navigation system 1,758 876 876
Autobahn Package 2,227    
Rear side airbags 310    
Sunroof   792 792
Options (change) 4,745 1,895 1,895
Options (change) 4,295 1,668 1,668
Destination 700 795 795
Total Price $30,215 $23,375 $25,880
Total Invoice $28,089 $22,321 $24,609

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,317
Model Year200920122012
ModelJettaCruzeCruze
TrimGLI2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$30,215$23,375$25,880
Adjustments for Features-4850-2,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,730$23,375$23,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$325
Total Invoice$28,089$22,321$24,609
Adjustments for Features-4510-2,073
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,638$22,321$22,536
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$215

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year200920122012
ModelJettaCruzeCruze
TrimGLI2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
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 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot$25  
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  
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10 
Visor mirror, passenger $10 
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates$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
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,905$1,420$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$485$0$2,180
Value of Feature Adjustments-4510-2,073

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20092012
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.3,103 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 GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180090%
Total Not Requested20010%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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