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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: $28,285

Chevrolet Cruze Diesel   
Difference: $5,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,989

Chevrolet Cruze Diesel   
Difference: $5,739

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132014
ModelPassatCruze
TrimTDI SEL PremiumDiesel
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,915 $24,985
Base Invoice $31,564 $23,986
Rear spoiler 375  
Cargo net 95 60
Driver Convenience Package   380
Fog lights   340
Navigation system   795
Sunroof   900
Rear spoiler 300  
Cargo net 69 53
Driver Convenience Package   334
Fog lights   299
Navigation system   700
Sunroof   792
Options (change) 470 2,475
Options (change) 369 2,178
Destination 795 825
Total Price $34,180 $28,285
Total Invoice $32,728 $26,989

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Diesel
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,418
Model Year20132014
ModelPassatCruze
TrimTDI SEL PremiumDiesel
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4 D151hp I4 D
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/40 MPG27/46 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$34,180$28,285
Adjustments for Features-1,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,800$28,285
Total Invoice$32,728$26,989
Adjustments for Features-1,3210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,407$26,989

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20132014
ModelPassatCruze
TrimTDI SEL PremiumDiesel
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Cornering lights$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,405$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3210

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20132014
ModelPassatCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in105.7 in
Length191.6 in181.0 in
Width72.2 in70.7 in
Height58.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,397 lb.3,475 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.0 ft3

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

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 camera200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested455100%
Total Not Requested00%

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