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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: $28,380

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $5,449

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,077

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $4,273

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelPassatPassatCruze
TrimLuxVR6Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,100 $36,050 $23,475
Base Invoice $28,107 $33,597 $22,536
iPod integration 0 0  
Rear side airbags 350 350  
All-weather floor mats 185 185 140
Rear spoiler 479 479 425
Heated front seats 225 225  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package     1,995
Enhanced Convenience Package     865
Bodyside moldings     230
Fog lights     375
iPod integration 0 0  
Rear side airbags 310 310  
All-weather floor mats 145 145 127
Rear spoiler 310 310 387
Heated front seats 199 199  
Navigation system 1,589 1,589  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package     1,815
Enhanced Convenience Package     787
Bodyside moldings     209
Fog lights     341
Options (change) 3,039 3,039 4,030
Options (change) 2,553 2,553 3,666
Destination 690 690 875
Total Price $33,829 $39,779 $28,380
Total Invoice $31,350 $36,840 $27,077

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,214
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,055
Model Year200820082018
ModelPassatPassatCruze
TrimLuxVR6Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4280hp V6153hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8600, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$33,829$39,779$28,380
Adjustments for Features-235-9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,594$38,839$28,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,245$0
Total Invoice$31,350$36,840$27,077
Adjustments for Features-218-8710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,132$35,969$27,077
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,837$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year200820082018
ModelPassatPassatCruze
TrimLuxVR6Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $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
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
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
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 player$125$125 
iPod integration$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $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, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,865$4,570$3,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$235$940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-218-8710

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20082018
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
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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