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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cruze Limited Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cruze Limited Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,825

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $1,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,762

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $1,030

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220162016
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaCruze LimitedCruze Limited
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLI2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745 $23,370 $24,370
Base Invoice $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795 $22,435 $23,273
Navigation Package 1,130          
Premium Package 1,440          
All-weather floor mats 235 235 235 235 140 140
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 375    
Autobahn Package       2,050    
Navigation system       900 495 495
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package         995 995
Navigation Package 1,084          
Premium Package 1,382          
All-weather floor mats 185 185 185 185 127 127
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300    
Autobahn Package       1,968    
Navigation system       864 450 450
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package         905 905
Options (change) 3,180 610 610 3,560 1,630 1,630
Options (change) 2,951 485 485 3,317 1,482 1,482
Destination 770 770 770 770 875 875
Total Price $26,725 $24,825 $26,185 $28,075 $25,875 $26,875
Total Invoice $25,585 $23,762 $25,068 $26,882 $24,792 $25,630

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cruze Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Limited 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,542
Model Year201220122012201220162016
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaCruze LimitedCruze Limited
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLI2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6M5T6M6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$26,725$24,825$26,185$28,075$25,875$26,875
Adjustments for Features0-100-1,200-475-2,785-3,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,725$24,725$24,985$27,600$23,090$23,265
Cost Above Minimum$2,000$0$260$2,875$0$175
Total Invoice$25,585$23,762$25,068$26,882$24,792$25,630
Adjustments for Features0-96-1,149-455-2,668-3,443
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,585$23,666$23,919$26,427$22,124$22,187
Cost Above Minimum$1,919$0$253$2,761$0$63

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cruze Limited

Model Year201220122012201220162016
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaCruze LimitedCruze Limited
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLI2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150  
5-speed manual $0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 $250
Remote app    $25$25
Remote start    $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Rear side airbags    $300$300
Rearview camera     $200
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200 $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0$0
App support    $0$0
CD changer, in-dash $325$325   
CD player$125  $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50   
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225
USB port    $25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     $150
Automatic headlights    $125$125
Compass   $0$0$0
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 $25
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Metal pedals   $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$1,165$1,265$2,365$1,640$3,950$4,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$1,200$475$2,785$3,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-96-1,149-455-2,668-3,443

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cruze Limited

Model Year20122016
ModelJettaCruze Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in105.7 in
Length182.2 in181.0 in
Width70.0 in70.7 in
Height57.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.3,085 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested97595%
Total Not Requested505%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130058%
Total Not Requested94042%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Limited 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Limited LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%

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