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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: $21,525

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SE   
Difference: $70

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,596

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SE   
Difference: $125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152016
ModelJettaJettaCruze
Trim1.8T SE1.8T SELLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,995 $25,380 $19,820
Base Invoice $18,235 $24,366 $19,027
Floor mats 235    
Rear spoiler 375 375  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100    
RS Package     0
Convenience Package     900
6-speed manual     0
Floor mats 185    
Rear spoiler 300 300  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,056    
RS Package     0
Convenience Package     819
6-speed manual     0
Options (change) 1,710 375 900
Options (change) 1,541 300 819
Destination 820 820 875
Total Price $21,525 $26,575 $21,595
Total Invoice $20,596 $25,486 $20,721

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $676
Model Year201520152016
ModelJettaJettaCruze
Trim1.8T SE1.8T SELLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4170hp I4153hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/37 MPG25/37 MPG29/41 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$21,525$26,575$21,595
Adjustments for Features0-3,805-835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,525$22,770$20,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,245$0
Total Invoice$20,596$25,486$20,721
Adjustments for Features0-3,649-801
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,596$21,837$19,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,241$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201520152016
ModelJettaJettaCruze
Trim1.8T SE1.8T SELLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Electric heater (optional)  $0
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents $100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Body kit  $0
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
iPod integration$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
SD Card slot $25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
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$125
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Total Value of Features$1,635$5,440$2,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,805$835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,649-801

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20152016
ModelJettaCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in106.3 in
Length183.3 in183.7 in
Width70.0 in70.5 in
Height57.2 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,124 lb.2,835 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 Volume15.7 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electric heater (optional)0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%

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