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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: $25,995

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $2,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,654

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $2,661

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820132013
ModelJettaJettaCruzeCruze
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLI2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,245 $29,545 $21,040 $23,550
Base Invoice $25,195 $28,362 $20,198 $22,490
Floor mats 235 235    
Cargo net 100 100 60 60
All-weather floor mats 235 235 110 110
Door sill trim plates 240 240 130 130
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325      
Remote start 450 450    
RS Package     695 595
Driver Convenience Package     380  
Enhanced Safety Package     790 790
Navigation system     795 795
Sunroof     900 900
Proximity key     300  
Floor mats 185 185    
Cargo net 80 80 53 53
All-weather floor mats 185 185 97 97
Door sill trim plates 200 200 114 114
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270      
Remote start 350 350    
RS Package     612 524
Driver Convenience Package     334  
Enhanced Safety Package     695 695
Navigation system     700 700
Sunroof     792 792
Proximity key     264  
Options (change) 1,585 1,260 4,160 3,380
Options (change) 1,270 1,000 3,661 2,975
Destination 850 850 795 795
Total Price $28,680 $31,655 $25,995 $27,725
Total Invoice $27,315 $30,212 $24,654 $26,260

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,109
Model Year2018201820132013
ModelJettaJettaCruzeCruze
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLI2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4210hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6S6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$28,680$31,655$25,995$27,725
Adjustments for Features-1,630-1,1300-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,050$30,525$25,995$26,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,475$0$580
Total Invoice$27,315$30,212$24,654$26,260
Adjustments for Features-1,552-1,0780-1,089
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,763$29,134$24,654$25,171
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,371$0$517

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2018201820132013
ModelJettaJettaCruzeCruze
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLI2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100
6-speed automated manual $1100  
6-speed manual  $150 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Remote app$25$25  
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   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo mat$40$40  
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
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Body kit $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
HD radio$50$50  
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  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$4,130$3,630$2,500$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,630$1,130$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,552-1,0780-1,089

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20182013
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 Weight2,931 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 audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested605100%
Total Not Requested00%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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