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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: $27,470

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $8,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,134

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $8,648

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820152015
ModelGolf / GTICruzeCruze
TrimGTI Autobahn2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,070 $23,270 $24,270
Base Invoice $33,667 $22,339 $23,178
All-weather floor mats 235 110 110
Cargo net 100 60 60
Driver Convenience Package   340  
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package   995 995
Enhanced Safety Package   790 790
Navigation system   495 495
Cargo mat   80 80
Illuminated door sill trim plates   505 505
All-weather floor mats 185 97 97
Cargo net 80 53 53
Driver Convenience Package   299  
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package   876 876
Enhanced Safety Package   695 695
Navigation system   436 436
Cargo mat   70 70
Illuminated door sill trim plates   444 444
Options (change) 335 3,375 3,035
Options (change) 265 2,970 2,671
Destination 850 825 825
Total Price $36,255 $27,470 $28,130
Total Invoice $34,782 $26,134 $26,674

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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: $5,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,036
Model Year201820152015
ModelGolf / GTICruzeCruze
TrimGTI Autobahn2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine220hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$36,255$27,470$28,130
Adjustments for Features-3,7650-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,490$27,470$27,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$210
Total Invoice$34,782$26,134$26,674
Adjustments for Features-3,6120-427
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,170$26,134$26,247
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$113

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201820152015
ModelGolf / GTICruzeCruze
TrimGTI Autobahn2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote start $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$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 $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$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
HD radio$50  
Larger infotainment display$0  
Mirrorlink support$0  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50  
LED headlights$1000  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Total Value of Features$7,090$3,325$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,765$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6120-427

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20182015
ModelGolf / GTICruze
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in105.7 in
Length167.6 in181.0 in
Width70.8 in70.7 in
Height58.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,946 lb.3,085 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

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