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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: $26,985

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $3,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,675

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $4,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelGolf / GTICruze
TrimGTI AutobahnPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,135 $23,120
Base Invoice $28,930 $22,080
RS Package   995
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package   1,995
RS Package   905
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package   1,815
Options (change) 0 2,990
Options (change) 0 2,720
Destination 820 875
Total Price $30,955 $26,985
Total Invoice $29,750 $25,675

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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: $3,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,556
Model Year20162016
ModelGolf / GTICruze
TrimGTI AutobahnPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4153hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$30,955$26,985
Adjustments for Features-5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,415$26,985
Total Invoice$29,750$25,675
Adjustments for Features-5190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,231$25,675

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20162016
ModelGolf / GTICruze
TrimGTI AutobahnPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,065$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5190

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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 Year20162016
ModelGolf / GTICruze
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in106.3 in
Length167.5 in183.7 in
Width70.8 in70.5 in
Height57.2 in57.4 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.2,836 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		22.8 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		52.7 ft314.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
225/40VR18 tires400No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157582%
Total Not Requested35018%

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