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Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,955

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $7,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,690

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $6,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017
ModelPassatCruze
Trim3.6 VR6Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,950 $23,475
Base Invoice $27,513 $22,536
Luxury #1 Package 2,750  
Rear side airbags 350  
All-weather floor mats 185 140
Navigation system 1,800  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package   1,995
Enhanced Convenience Package   865
Bodyside moldings   230
Fog lights   375
Luxury #1 Package 2,513  
Rear side airbags 310  
All-weather floor mats 145 127
Navigation system 1,589  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package   1,815
Enhanced Convenience Package   787
Bodyside moldings   209
Fog lights   341
Options (change) 5,085 3,605
Options (change) 4,557 3,279
Destination 630 875
Total Price $35,665 $27,955
Total Invoice $32,700 $26,690

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,790
Model Year20062017
ModelPassatCruze
Trim3.6 VR6Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6153hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$35,665$27,955
Adjustments for Features-2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,425$27,955
Total Invoice$32,700$26,690
Adjustments for Features-2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,480$26,690

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20062017
ModelPassatCruze
Trim3.6 VR6Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,695$3,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2200

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20062017
ModelPassatCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in106.3 in
Length188.2 in183.7 in
Width71.7 in70.5 in
Height58.0 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.2,836 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Cargo net40No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested222558%
Total Not Requested160542%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested150078%
Total Not Requested42522%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested35048%
Total Not Requested37552%

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