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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: $25,760

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $6,654

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,434

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $5,496

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020112011
ModelPassatCruzeCruze
TrimKomfortLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,195 $18,425 $22,225
Base Invoice $25,412 $17,688 $21,336
Navigation system 1,990 1,995 1,995
Rear side airbags 350    
Rear spoiler 479    
Body kit 1,650    
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers   445 445
Machined alloy wheels   0  
2LT Equipment Group   2,500  
RS Package   695 695
Sunroof   850 850
Temporary spare tire   100 100
Navigation system 1,758 1,756 1,756
Rear side airbags 310    
Rear spoiler 310    
Body kit 1,390    
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers   392 392
Machined alloy wheels   0  
2LT Equipment Group   2,400  
RS Package   612 612
Sunroof   748 748
Temporary spare tire   88 88
Options (change) 4,469 6,585 4,085
Options (change) 3,768 5,996 3,596
Destination 750 750 750
Total Price $32,414 $25,760 $27,060
Total Invoice $29,930 $24,434 $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: $6,934
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,762
Model Year201020112011
ModelPassatCruzeCruze
TrimKomfortLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17215/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$32,414$25,760$27,060
Adjustments for Features0-280-1,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,414$25,480$25,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$445
Total Invoice$29,930$24,434$25,682
Adjustments for Features0-266-1,077
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,930$24,168$24,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$437

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201020112011
ModelPassatCruzeCruze
TrimKomfortLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150$150
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 $150
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 
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  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,965$3,245$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$280$1,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-266-1,077

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20102011
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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested61586%
Total Not Requested10014%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
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 link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested95048%
Total Not Requested105052%
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
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested61586%
Total Not Requested10014%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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