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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,370

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $6,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,197

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $6,206

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelGolf / GTICruzeCruze
TrimGTI2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,295 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $23,323 $19,858 $22,146
Autobahn Package 5,530    
RS Package   695 595
Navigation system   995 995
Sunroof   900 900
Proximity key   300  
Autobahn Package 5,310    
RS Package   612 524
Navigation system   876 876
Sunroof   792 792
Proximity key   264  
Options (change) 5,530 2,890 2,490
Options (change) 5,310 2,544 2,192
Destination 770 795 795
Total Price $30,595 $24,370 $26,475
Total Invoice $29,403 $23,197 $25,133

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,418
Model Year201120122012
ModelGolf / GTICruzeCruze
TrimGTI2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$30,595$24,370$26,475
Adjustments for Features-8200-1,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,775$24,370$24,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$300
Total Invoice$29,403$23,197$25,133
Adjustments for Features-7880-1,714
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,615$23,197$23,419
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$222

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201120122012
ModelGolf / GTICruzeCruze
TrimGTI2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
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  
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0  
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked headlights$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  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,565$1,745$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$820$0$1,805
Value of Feature Adjustments-7880-1,714

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20112012
ModelGolf / GTICruze
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in105.7 in
Length165.4 in181.0 in
Width70.3 in70.7 in
Height58.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested277569%
Total Not Requested127531%

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%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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