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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: $20,695

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $2,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,902

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $2,345

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092016
ModelJettaJettaCruze
TrimWolfsburg EditionGLILT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,345 $24,770 $19,820
Base Invoice $20,138 $23,094 $19,027
Rear side airbags 350 350  
6-speed automated manual 1,100 1,100  
6-speed manual     0
RS Package     0
Rear side airbags 310 310  
6-speed automated manual 1,099 1,099  
6-speed manual     0
RS Package     0
Options (change) 1,450 1,450 0
Options (change) 1,409 1,409 0
Destination 700 700 875
Total Price $23,495 $26,920 $20,695
Total Invoice $22,247 $25,203 $19,902

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $858
Model Year200920092016
ModelJettaJettaCruze
TrimWolfsburg EditionGLILT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4200hp I4153hp I4
TransmissionS6S6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG22/29 MPG29/41 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$23,495$26,920$20,695
Adjustments for Features-1,570-1,7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,925$25,125$20,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,200$0
Total Invoice$22,247$25,203$19,902
Adjustments for Features-1,487-1,6810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,760$23,522$19,902
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,762$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year200920092016
ModelJettaJettaCruze
TrimWolfsburg EditionGLILT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Body kit (gray/black) $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass $0 
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$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 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals $75 
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,565$3,790$1,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,570$1,795$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,487-1,6810

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20092016
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 Weight3,352 lb.2,835 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cruze specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested12538%
Total Not Requested20062%

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