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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,675

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $90

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,585

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelJettaJettaCruzeCruze
TrimSELTDI2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,395 $22,995 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $20,539 $22,075 $19,858 $22,146
Sport Package 700      
Sunroof 900   900 900
Navigation Package   1,200    
Navigation system     995 995
Proximity key     300  
Sport Package 672      
Sunroof 864   792 792
Navigation Package   1,152    
Navigation system     876 876
Proximity key     264  
Options (change) 1,600 1,200 2,195 1,895
Options (change) 1,536 1,152 1,932 1,668
Destination 770 770 795 795
Total Price $23,765 $24,965 $23,675 $25,880
Total Invoice $22,845 $23,997 $22,585 $24,609

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,719
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelJettaJettaCruzeCruze
TrimSELTDI2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$23,765$24,965$23,675$25,880
Adjustments for Features-250-1,555-3,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,740$24,965$22,120$22,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,225$0$275
Total Invoice$22,845$23,997$22,585$24,609
Adjustments for Features-240-1,483-3,314
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,821$23,997$21,102$21,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,176$0$193

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2011201120122012
ModelJettaJettaCruzeCruze
TrimSELTDI2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start   $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,115$1,090$2,645$4,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$0$1,555$3,485
Value of Feature Adjustments-240-1,483-3,314

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20112012
ModelJettaCruze
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.3,103 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 in42.2 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 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Metal pedals75No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested25048%
Total Not Requested27552%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested97591%
Total Not Requested1009%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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