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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: $22,430

Volkswagen Golf / GTI   
Difference: $2,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,373

Volkswagen Golf / GTI   
Difference: $2,183

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120162016
ModelGolf / GTICruzeCruze
TrimBaseLTPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,755 $19,820 $23,120
Base Invoice $18,965 $19,027 $22,080
Bluetooth cell phone link 300    
Cold Weather Package 250    
Rear side airbags 355    
Sunroof 1,000    
Sun and Sound Package   1,495  
Convenience Package   1,150  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,300  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package     1,995
Bluetooth cell phone link 258    
Cold Weather Package 215    
Rear side airbags 305    
Sunroof 860    
Sun and Sound Package   1,360  
Convenience Package   1,046  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,248  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package     1,815
Options (change) 1,905 3,945 1,995
Options (change) 1,638 3,654 1,815
Destination 770 875 875
Total Price $22,430 $24,640 $25,990
Total Invoice $21,373 $23,556 $24,770

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $287
Model Year201120162016
ModelGolf / GTICruzeCruze
TrimBaseLTPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5153hp I4153hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG30/42 MPG30/42 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$22,430$24,640$25,990
Adjustments for Features0-1,965-3,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,430$22,675$22,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$550$0
Total Invoice$21,373$23,556$24,770
Adjustments for Features0-1,879-3,684
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,373$21,677$21,086
Cost Above Minimum$0$591$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201120162016
ModelGolf / GTICruzeCruze
TrimBaseLTPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$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
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Floor mats $75$75
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,310$4,275$6,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,965$3,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,879-3,684

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20112016
ModelGolf / GTICruze
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in106.3 in
Length165.4 in183.7 in
Width70.3 in70.5 in
Height58.3 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,025 lb.2,870 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Automatic start / stop150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Compass0Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90061%
Total Not Requested58039%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested30032%
Total Not Requested65068%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested102553%

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