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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: $26,630

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $3,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,200

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $3,729

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620112011
ModelJettaJettaCruzeCruze
TrimHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SELLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,120 $29,280 $18,425 $22,225
Base Invoice $29,874 $28,109 $17,688 $21,336
225/50R17     395  
Machined alloy wheels     0  
2LT Equipment Group     2,500  
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers     445 445
RS Package     695 695
Driver Convenience Package     475  
Sunroof     850 850
Temporary spare tire     100 100
225/50R17     348  
Machined alloy wheels     0  
2LT Equipment Group     2,400  
Navigation system     1,756 1,756
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers     392 392
RS Package     612 612
Driver Convenience Package     418  
Sunroof     748 748
Temporary spare tire     88 88
Options (change) 0 0 7,455 4,085
Options (change) 0 0 6,762 3,596
Destination 820 820 750 750
Total Price $31,940 $30,100 $26,630 $27,060
Total Invoice $30,694 $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: $2,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,248
Model Year2016201620112011
ModelJettaJettaCruzeCruze
TrimHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SELLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4 H210hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionS7M6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$31,940$30,100$26,630$27,060
Adjustments for Features-1,400-5000-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,540$29,600$26,630$26,860
Cost Above Minimum$940$0$0$230
Total Invoice$30,694$28,929$25,200$25,682
Adjustments for Features-1,345-4810-190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,349$28,448$25,200$25,492
Cost Above Minimum$901$0$0$292

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2016201620112011
ModelJettaJettaCruzeCruze
TrimHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SELLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start  $150$150
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive  $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Tachometer $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals $75  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$5,090$4,190$3,690$3,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,400$500$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,345-4810-190

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20162011
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 Weight2,940 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 audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
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 port25Yes
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested505100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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