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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: $24,370

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $2,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,197

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $2,811

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142014201420122012
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaCruzeCruze
TrimTDI1.8T SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,625 $25,925 $30,245 $31,895 $24,535 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $22,681 $24,888 $29,035 $30,619 $23,553 $19,858 $22,146
Navigation Package 1,500       2,030    
Premium Package 1,670            
Rear spoiler 375 375     375    
Autobahn Package         2,290    
RS Package           695 595
Navigation system           995 995
Sunroof           900 900
Proximity key           300  
Navigation Package 1,440       1,948    
Premium Package 1,602            
Rear spoiler 300 300     300    
Autobahn Package         2,200    
RS Package           612 524
Navigation system           876 876
Sunroof           792 792
Proximity key           264  
Options (change) 3,545 375 0 0 4,695 2,890 2,490
Options (change) 3,342 300 0 0 4,448 2,544 2,192
Destination 820 820 820 820 820 795 795
Total Price $27,990 $27,120 $31,065 $32,715 $30,050 $24,370 $26,475
Total Invoice $26,843 $26,008 $29,855 $31,439 $28,821 $23,197 $25,133

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,738
Model Year2014201420142014201420122012
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaCruzeCruze
TrimTDI1.8T SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4 D170hp I4170hp I4 H170hp I4 H210hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6T6S7S7M6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 6400, 9400, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$27,990$27,120$31,065$32,715$30,050$24,370$26,475
Adjustments for Features0-950-1,000-2,025-1,425-880-2,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,990$26,170$30,065$30,690$28,625$23,490$23,790
Cost Above Minimum$1,820$0$3,895$4,520$2,455$0$300
Total Invoice$26,843$26,008$29,855$31,439$28,821$23,197$25,133
Adjustments for Features0-911-961-1,946-1,367-838-2,549
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,843$25,097$28,894$29,493$27,454$22,359$22,584
Cost Above Minimum$1,746$0$3,797$4,396$2,357$0$225

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2014201420142014201420122012
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaCruzeCruze
TrimTDI1.8T SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   $150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100    $1100
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200   
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote start      $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver     $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger     $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear      $250
Rear side airbags     $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200 $200$200  
Rollover sensor     $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash    $325  
CD player$125$125$125$125 $125$125
HD radio    $50  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200  
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$0$0  
Cornering lights   $50$50  
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25   
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150  
Tachometer$75$75  $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver     $10 
Visor mirror, passenger     $10 
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces     $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Metal pedals    $75  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0$0$0$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$1,890$2,840$2,890$3,915$3,315$2,770$4,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$1,000$2,025$1,425$880$2,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-911-961-1,946-1,367-838-2,549

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20142012
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

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested112574%
Total Not Requested40026%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90052%
Total Not Requested82548%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rearview camera200No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85049%
Total Not Requested90051%
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 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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