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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: $25,080

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $2,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,010

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $2,071

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelJettaJettaCruze
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,650 $25,380 $23,475
Base Invoice $22,705 $24,366 $22,536
All-weather floor mats 235 235 140
Rear spoiler 375 375 425
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package     1,995
Fog lights     375
All-weather floor mats 185 185 127
Rear spoiler 300 300 387
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package     1,815
Fog lights     341
Options (change) 610 610 2,935
Options (change) 485 485 2,670
Destination 820 820 875
Total Price $25,080 $26,810 $27,285
Total Invoice $24,010 $25,671 $26,081

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,500
Model Year201620162018
ModelJettaJettaCruze
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4170hp I4153hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/36 MPG25/36 MPG30/40 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$25,080$26,810$27,285
Adjustments for Features0-2,925-1,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,080$23,885$25,495
Cost Above Minimum$1,195$0$0
Total Invoice$24,010$25,671$26,081
Adjustments for Features0-2,801-1,711
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,010$22,870$24,370
Cost Above Minimum$1,140$0$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201620162018
ModelJettaJettaCruze
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents $100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked fog lights $50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$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$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,165$5,090$3,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,925$1,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,801-1,711

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20162018
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 Weight3,177 lb.2,870 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 Premier

Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157582%
Total Not Requested35018%

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