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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: $26,695

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $3,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,557

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $3,292

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelJettaCruze
TrimTDILT Diesel
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,775 $23,795
Base Invoice $21,864 $22,843
Premium Package 1,440  
All-weather floor mats 235 140
Rear spoiler 375 425
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Driver Confidence / Sun and Sound Package   2,260
Leather Package   1,125
9-speed shiftable automatic   1,600
Premium Package 1,382  
All-weather floor mats 185 127
Rear spoiler 300 387
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Driver Confidence / Sun and Sound Package   2,057
Leather Package   1,024
9-speed shiftable automatic   1,536
Options (change) 3,150 5,550
Options (change) 2,923 5,131
Destination 770 875
Total Price $26,695 $30,220
Total Invoice $25,557 $28,849

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta TDI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT Diesel
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $64
Model Year20122018
ModelJettaCruze
TrimTDILT Diesel
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4 D137hp I4 D
TransmissionS6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/42 MPG31/47 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$26,695$30,220
Adjustments for Features0-3,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,695$26,705
Total Invoice$25,557$28,849
Adjustments for Features0-3,356
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,557$25,493

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20122018
ModelJettaCruze
TrimTDILT Diesel
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Electric heater (optional) $0
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$2,090$5,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,356

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20122018
ModelJettaCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in106.3 in
Length182.2 in183.7 in
Width70.0 in70.5 in
Height57.2 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,085 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft314.8 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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT Diesel

9-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Remote start150No
Automatic start / stop150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
Driver Confidence / Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested98048%
Total Not Requested105052%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested100083%

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