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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: $26,630

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $10,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020112011
ModelGolf / GTICruzeCruze
TrimGTI AutobahnLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,495 $18,425 $22,225
225/50R17   395  
Machined alloy wheels   0  
2LT Equipment Group   2,500  
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers   445 445
RS Package   695 695
Driver Convenience Package   475  
Sunroof   850 850
Temporary spare tire   100 100
225/50R17   348  
Machined alloy wheels   0  
2LT Equipment Group   2,400  
Navigation system   1,756 1,756
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers   392 392
RS Package   612 612
Driver Convenience Package   418  
Sunroof   748 748
Temporary spare tire   88 88
Options (change) 0 7,455 4,085
Options (change) 0 6,762 3,596
Destination 920 750 750
Total Price $37,415 $26,630 $27,060

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Cruze LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,391
Model Year202020112011
ModelGolf / GTICruzeCruze
TrimGTI AutobahnLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp 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$37,415$26,630$27,060
Adjustments for Features-4,5250-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,890$26,630$26,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$230

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year202020112011
ModelGolf / GTICruzeCruze
TrimGTI AutobahnLTLTZ
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  
Remote app$25  
Remote start $150$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$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
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 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Larger infotainment display$0  
Media drive $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
LED headlights$1000  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$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  
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$8,215$3,690$3,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,525$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-1110-190

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20202011
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 Weight2,874 lb.3,103 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 in42.2 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 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

225/50R17 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
225/50R17 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote start150No
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested25550%
Total Not Requested25050%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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