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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: $24,070

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $9,399

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,933

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $7,971

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelPassatCruzeCruze
TrimKomfort2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,300 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $26,436 $19,858 $22,146
Navigation system 1,990 995 995
Rear side airbags 350    
Rear spoiler 479    
Body kit 1,650    
RS Package   695 595
Sunroof   900 900
Navigation system 1,758 876 876
Rear side airbags 310    
Rear spoiler 310    
Body kit 1,390    
RS Package   612 524
Sunroof   792 792
Options (change) 4,469 2,590 2,490
Options (change) 3,768 2,280 2,192
Destination 700 795 795
Total Price $33,469 $24,070 $26,475
Total Invoice $30,904 $22,933 $25,133

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,864
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,477
Model Year200920122012
ModelPassatCruzeCruze
TrimKomfort2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$33,469$24,070$26,475
Adjustments for Features-5350-2,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,934$24,070$24,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$350
Total Invoice$30,904$22,933$25,133
Adjustments for Features-4940-1,951
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,410$22,933$23,182
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$249

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year200920122012
ModelPassatCruzeCruze
TrimKomfort2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Compass$0  
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10 
Visor mirror, passenger $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,380$1,845$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$535$0$2,055
Value of Feature Adjustments-4940-1,951

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cruze features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20092012
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 Weight3,345 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cruze specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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