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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: $27,825

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $130

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,641

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $58

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelJettaCruze
TrimTDIDiesel
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,775 $24,985
Base Invoice $21,864 $23,986
Navigation Package 1,130  
Premium Package 1,440  
Rear spoiler 375  
All-weather floor mats 235 110
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Fog lights   340
Navigation system   795
Sunroof   900
Navigation Package 1,084  
Premium Package 1,382  
Rear spoiler 300  
All-weather floor mats 185 97
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Fog lights   299
Navigation system   700
Sunroof   792
Options (change) 4,280 2,145
Options (change) 4,007 1,888
Destination 770 825
Total Price $27,825 $27,955
Total Invoice $26,641 $26,699

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Diesel
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,403
Model Year20122014
ModelJettaCruze
TrimTDIDiesel
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4 D151hp I4 D
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/42 MPG27/46 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/55-17
Total Price$27,825$27,955
Adjustments for Features0-1,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,825$26,425
Total Invoice$26,641$26,699
Adjustments for Features0-1,461
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,641$25,238

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20122014
ModelJettaCruze
TrimTDIDiesel
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Infotainment 
App support $0
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,090$3,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,461

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cruze features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20122014
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 Weight3,210 lb.3,475 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cruze specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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