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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: $2,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,197

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $2,289

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520122012
ModelJettaJettaJettaCruzeCruze
Trim1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,380 $26,410 $29,280 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $24,366 $25,353 $28,109 $19,858 $22,146
Rear spoiler 375 375      
RS Package       695 595
Navigation system       995 995
Sunroof       900 900
Proximity key       300  
Rear spoiler 300 300      
RS Package       612 524
Navigation system       876 876
Sunroof       792 792
Proximity key       264  
Options (change) 375 375 0 2,890 2,490
Options (change) 300 300 0 2,544 2,192
Destination 820 820 820 795 795
Total Price $26,575 $27,605 $30,100 $24,370 $26,475
Total Invoice $25,486 $26,473 $28,929 $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: $1,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,692
Model Year20152015201520122012
ModelJettaJettaJettaCruzeCruze
Trim1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6?, 6
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$24,370$26,475
Adjustments for Features-9500-1,400-330-2,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,625$27,605$28,700$24,040$24,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,980$3,075$0$300
Total Invoice$25,486$26,473$28,929$23,197$25,133
Adjustments for Features-9110-1,346-314-2,027
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,575$26,473$27,583$22,883$23,106
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,898$3,008$0$223

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20152015201520122012
ModelJettaJettaJettaCruzeCruze
Trim1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   $1100
6-speed manual $150$150$150 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote start    $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
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  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
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
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Steering-linked fog lights  $50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10 
Visor mirror, passenger   $10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$2,865$1,915$3,315$2,245$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$950$0$1,400$330$2,135
Value of Feature Adjustments-9110-1,346-314-2,027

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20152012
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 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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