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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: $28,165

Chevrolet Cruze Diesel   
Difference: $595

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,938

Chevrolet Cruze Diesel   
Difference: $661

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelGolf / GTICruze
TrimTDIDiesel
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,935 $25,660
Base Invoice $23,937 $24,634
All-weather floor mats 235 110
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,720  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Sun and Sound Package   995
Cargo mat   80
Navigation system   495
All-weather floor mats 185 97
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,651  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Sun and Sound Package   876
Cargo mat   70
Navigation system   436
Options (change) 3,055 1,680
Options (change) 2,892 1,479
Destination 770 825
Total Price $28,760 $28,165
Total Invoice $27,599 $26,938

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Diesel
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,033
Model Year20122015
ModelGolf / GTICruze
TrimTDIDiesel
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4 D151hp I4 D
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/42 MPG27/46 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$28,760$28,165
Adjustments for Features0-1,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,760$26,730
Total Invoice$27,599$26,938
Adjustments for Features0-1,372
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,599$25,566

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20122015
ModelGolf / GTICruze
TrimTDIDiesel
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,440$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,372

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Cruze features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20122015
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 Weight3,025 lb.3,471 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 in42.3 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.0 ft315.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Cruze specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Diesel

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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