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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: $26,575

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $55

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,200

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $286

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520112011
ModelJettaJettaJettaCruzeCruze
Trim1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SELLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,380 $26,410 $29,280 $18,425 $22,225
Base Invoice $24,366 $25,353 $28,109 $17,688 $21,336
Rear spoiler 375 375      
RS Package       695 695
Machined alloy wheels       0  
2LT Equipment Group       2,500  
Driver Convenience Package       475  
225/50R17       395  
Temporary spare tire       100 100
Sunroof       850 850
Navigation system       1,995 1,995
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers       445 445
Rear spoiler 300 300      
RS Package       612 612
Machined alloy wheels       0  
2LT Equipment Group       2,400  
Driver Convenience Package       418  
225/50R17       348  
Temporary spare tire       88 88
Sunroof       748 748
Navigation system       1,756 1,756
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers       392 392
Options (change) 375 375 0 7,455 4,085
Options (change) 300 300 0 6,762 3,596
Destination 820 820 820 750 750
Total Price $26,575 $27,605 $30,100 $26,630 $27,060
Total Invoice $25,486 $26,473 $28,929 $25,200 $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: $745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,031
Model Year20152015201520112011
ModelJettaJettaJettaCruzeCruze
Trim1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SELLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$26,575$27,605$30,100$26,630$27,060
Adjustments for Features-9500-1,400-1,750-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,625$27,605$28,700$24,880$25,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,980$3,075$0$230
Total Invoice$25,486$26,473$28,929$25,200$25,682
Adjustments for Features-9110-1,346-1,656-1,851
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,575$26,473$27,583$23,544$23,831
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,898$3,008$0$287

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20152015201520112011
ModelJettaJettaJettaCruzeCruze
Trim1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SELLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100$1100
6-speed manual $150$150  
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote start   $150$150
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100  
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$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  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0   
Body kit  $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive   $15$15
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$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$150$150
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Steering-linked fog lights  $50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Metal pedals  $75  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels   $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$3,340$2,390$3,790$4,140$4,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$950$0$1,400$1,750$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-9110-1,346-1,656-1,851

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20152011
ModelJettaCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in105.7 in
Length183.3 in181.0 in
Width70.0 in70.7 in
Height57.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,860 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 Volume15.7 ft315.4 ft3

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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 kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 Requested87544%
Total Not Requested112556%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested25550%
Total Not Requested25050%

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 kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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