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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: $27,625

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $7,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,413

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $7,243

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
ModelGolf / GTICruze
TrimGTI AutobahnPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,095 $23,945
Base Invoice $32,651 $22,987
All-weather floor mats 235 140
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package   1,995
Illuminated door sill trim plates   295
Fog lights   375
All-weather floor mats 185 127
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package   1,815
Illuminated door sill trim plates   268
Fog lights   341
Options (change) 235 2,805
Options (change) 185 2,551
Destination 820 875
Total Price $35,150 $27,625
Total Invoice $33,656 $26,413

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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: $4,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,371
Model Year20172018
ModelGolf / GTICruze
TrimGTI AutobahnPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine220hp I4153hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$35,150$27,625
Adjustments for Features-3,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,150$27,625
Total Invoice$33,656$26,413
Adjustments for Features-2,8720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,784$26,413

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20172018
ModelGolf / GTICruze
TrimGTI AutobahnPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
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 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,330$3,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8720

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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 Year20172018
ModelGolf / GTICruze
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in106.3 in
Length167.5 in175.3 in
Width70.8 in70.5 in
Height57.2 in57.4 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.2,886 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 in37.8 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 ft322.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		52.7 ft347.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

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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