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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: $26,965

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $8,514

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,690

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $7,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201520152015
ModelPassatPassatCruzeCruzeCruze
TrimLuxVR62LTLTZDiesel
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,100 $36,050 $23,270 $24,270 $25,660
Base Invoice $28,107 $33,597 $22,339 $23,178 $24,634
All-weather floor mats 185 185 110 110 110
iPod integration 0 0      
Rear side airbags 350 350      
Rear spoiler 479 479      
Body kit 1,650 1,650      
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 495 495 495
Heated front seats 225 225      
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package     995 995  
Driver Convenience Package     340   340
Enhanced Safety Package     790 790 790
Cargo net     60 60 60
Cargo mat     80 80 80
Sun and Sound Package         995
All-weather floor mats 145 145 97 97 97
iPod integration 0 0      
Rear side airbags 310 310      
Rear spoiler 310 310      
Body kit 1,390 1,390      
Navigation system 1,589 1,589 436 436 436
Heated front seats 199 199      
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package     876 876  
Driver Convenience Package     299   299
Enhanced Safety Package     695 695 695
Cargo net     53 53 53
Cargo mat     70 70 70
Sun and Sound Package         876
Options (change) 4,689 4,689 2,870 2,530 2,870
Options (change) 3,943 3,943 2,526 2,227 2,526
Destination 690 690 825 825 825
Total Price $35,479 $41,429 $26,965 $27,625 $29,355
Total Invoice $32,740 $38,230 $25,690 $26,230 $27,985

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,604
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,218
Model Year20082008201520152015
ModelPassatPassatCruzeCruzeCruze
TrimLuxVR62LTLTZDiesel
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4280hp V6138hp I4138hp I4151hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8600, 10250, 9250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/40-18225/50-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$35,479$41,429$26,965$27,625$29,355
Adjustments for Features-1,185-1,890-275-7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,294$39,539$26,690$26,900$29,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,245$0$210$2,665
Total Invoice$32,740$38,230$25,690$26,230$27,985
Adjustments for Features-1,094-1,744-262-6880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,646$36,486$25,428$25,542$27,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,840$0$114$2,557

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20082008201520152015
ModelPassatPassatCruzeCruzeCruze
TrimLuxVR62LTLTZDiesel
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250 
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150$150
Sunshade, rear$125$125   
Sunshades, second row$125$125   
Universal garage door opener$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$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   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Rear air vents$100$100   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0
Body kit$0$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
iPod integration$100$100   
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
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$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$3,925$4,630$3,015$3,465$2,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,185$1,890$275$725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,094-1,744-262-6880

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20082015
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.3,085 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 in42.3 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 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested17547%
Total Not Requested20053%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Diesel

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested17547%
Total Not Requested20053%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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