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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: $24,305

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $5,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,841

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $5,621

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Model Year20092018
ModelJettaCruze
TrimTDILT Diesel
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,270 $23,795
Base Invoice $21,004 $22,843
Rear side airbags 350  
All-weather floor mats 185 140
Sunroof 1,000  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Driver Confidence / Sun and Sound Package   2,260
Leather Package   1,125
9-speed shiftable automatic   1,600
Rear side airbags 310  
All-weather floor mats 145 127
Sunroof 883  
6-speed automated manual 1,099  
Driver Confidence / Sun and Sound Package   2,057
Leather Package   1,024
9-speed shiftable automatic   1,536
Options (change) 2,635 5,125
Options (change) 2,437 4,744
Destination 700 875
Gas Tax -1,300 0
Total Price $24,305 $29,795
Total Invoice $22,841 $28,462

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,827
Model Year20092018
ModelJettaCruze
TrimTDILT Diesel
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4 D137hp I4 D
TransmissionS6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/40 MPG31/47 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$24,305$29,795
Adjustments for Features0-2,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,305$26,870
Total Invoice$22,841$28,462
Adjustments for Features0-2,794
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,841$25,668

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20092018
ModelJettaCruze
TrimTDILT Diesel
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Electric heater (optional) $0
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
MP3-compatible player$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
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$2,255$5,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,794

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20092018
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 Weight3,287 lb.3,085 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
Chevrolet Cruze LT Diesel

9-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Remote start150No
Automatic start / stop150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
Driver Confidence / Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Compass0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested98048%
Total Not Requested105052%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested100083%

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