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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: $24,370

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $10,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,197

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $10,109

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520122012
ModelPassatPassatPassatCruzeCruze
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,790 $33,925 $35,995 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $30,486 $32,534 $34,519 $19,858 $22,146
Rear spoiler 375 375 375    
Body kit 1,900 1,900 1,900    
RS Package       695 595
Navigation system       995 995
Sunroof       900 900
Proximity key       300  
Rear spoiler 300 300 300    
Body kit 1,700 1,700 1,700    
RS Package       612 524
Navigation system       876 876
Sunroof       792 792
Proximity key       264  
Options (change) 2,275 2,275 2,275 2,890 2,490
Options (change) 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,544 2,192
Destination 820 820 820 795 795
Total Price $34,885 $37,020 $39,090 $24,370 $26,475
Total Invoice $33,306 $35,354 $37,339 $23,197 $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: $6,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,639
Model Year20152015201520122012
ModelPassatPassatPassatCruzeCruze
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6S6S6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$34,885$37,020$39,090$24,370$26,475
Adjustments for Features-3,635-3,635-3,7350-1,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,250$33,385$35,355$24,370$24,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,135$4,105$0$300
Total Invoice$33,306$35,354$37,339$23,197$25,133
Adjustments for Features-3,470-3,471-3,5680-1,714
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,836$31,883$33,771$23,197$23,419
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,047$3,935$0$222

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20152015201520122012
ModelPassatPassatPassatCruzeCruze
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   $1100
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100  
6-speed manual   $150 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote start$150$150$150 $150
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 $150
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10 
Visor mirror, passenger   $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450$450$450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$4,905$4,905$5,005$1,270$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,635$3,635$3,735$0$1,805
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,470-3,471-3,5680-1,714

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20152012
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 Weight3,173 lb.3,103 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 in42.2 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 ft315.4 ft3

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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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