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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: $24,590

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $1,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,577

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $1,205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220112011
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaCruzeCruze
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLILTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745 $18,425 $22,225
Base Invoice $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795 $17,688 $21,336
Premium Package 1,440          
Navigation Package 1,130          
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 375    
Autobahn Package       2,050    
Navigation system       900 1,995 1,995
RS Package         695 695
Machined alloy wheels         0  
2LT Equipment Group         2,500  
225/50R17         395  
Temporary spare tire         100 100
Sunroof         850 850
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers         445 445
Premium Package 1,382          
Navigation Package 1,084          
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300    
Autobahn Package       1,968    
Navigation system       864 1,756 1,756
RS Package         612 612
Machined alloy wheels         0  
2LT Equipment Group         2,400  
225/50R17         348  
Temporary spare tire         88 88
Sunroof         748 748
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers         392 392
Options (change) 2,945 375 375 3,325 6,980 4,085
Options (change) 2,766 300 300 3,132 6,344 3,596
Destination 770 770 770 770 750 750
Total Price $26,490 $24,590 $25,950 $27,840 $26,155 $27,060
Total Invoice $25,400 $23,577 $24,883 $26,697 $24,782 $25,682

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,205
Model Year201220122012201220112011
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaCruzeCruze
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLILTLTZ
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$26,490$24,590$25,950$27,840$26,155$27,060
Adjustments for Features0-100-1,200-475-2,645-3,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,490$24,490$24,750$27,365$23,510$23,710
Cost Above Minimum$2,000$0$260$2,875$0$200
Total Invoice$25,400$23,577$24,883$26,697$24,782$25,682
Adjustments for Features0-96-1,151-455-2,506-3,179
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,400$23,481$23,732$26,242$22,276$22,503
Cost Above Minimum$1,919$0$251$2,761$0$227

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201220122012201220112011
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaCruzeCruze
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLILTLTZ
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  
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
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Rear side airbags    $300$300
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325   
CD player$125  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
HD radio $50$50   
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Media drive    $15$15
SD Card slot$25$25$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
Compass   $0  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver    $10 
Visor mirror, passenger    $10 
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  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger 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
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels    $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$1,640$1,740$2,840$2,115$4,285$4,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$1,200$475$2,645$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-96-1,151-455-2,506-3,179

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20122011
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 TDI

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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested30029%

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 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 audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Remote start150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested72536%
Total Not Requested127564%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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