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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: $26,630

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $8,664

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,200

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $7,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelPassatPassatCruzeCruze
TrimLuxVR6LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,100 $36,050 $18,425 $22,225
Base Invoice $28,107 $33,597 $17,688 $21,336
Rear side airbags 350 350    
Rear spoiler 479 479    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,995 1,995
Body kit 1,650 1,650    
Heated front seats 225 225    
iPod integration 0 0    
RS Package     695 695
Machined alloy wheels     0  
2LT Equipment Group     2,500  
Driver Convenience Package     475  
225/50R17     395  
Temporary spare tire     100 100
Sunroof     850 850
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers     445 445
Rear side airbags 310 310    
Rear spoiler 310 310    
Navigation system 1,589 1,589 1,756 1,756
Body kit 1,390 1,390    
Heated front seats 199 199    
iPod integration 0 0    
RS Package     612 612
Machined alloy wheels     0  
2LT Equipment Group     2,400  
Driver Convenience Package     418  
225/50R17     348  
Temporary spare tire     88 88
Sunroof     748 748
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers     392 392
Options (change) 4,504 4,504 7,455 4,085
Options (change) 3,798 3,798 6,762 3,596
Destination 690 690 750 750
Total Price $35,294 $41,244 $26,630 $27,060
Total Invoice $32,595 $38,085 $25,200 $25,682

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,154
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,000
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelPassatPassatCruzeCruze
TrimLuxVR6LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4280hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8600, 10250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/40-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$35,294$41,244$26,630$27,060
Adjustments for Features-1,510-2,2150-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,784$39,029$26,630$26,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,245$0$230
Total Invoice$32,595$38,085$25,200$25,682
Adjustments for Features-1,395-2,0450-190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,200$36,040$25,200$25,492
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,840$0$292

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2008200820112011
ModelPassatPassatCruzeCruze
TrimLuxVR6LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start  $150$150
Sunshade, rear$125$125  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $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  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$4,150$4,855$2,640$2,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,510$2,215$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,395-2,0450-190

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20082011
ModelPassatCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in105.7 in
Length188.2 in181.0 in
Width71.7 in70.7 in
Height58.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume14.2 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 audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote start150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Total Requested172586%
Total Not Requested27514%
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 audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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