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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: $30,980

Chevrolet Cruze LT Diesel   
Difference: $4,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,540

Chevrolet Cruze LT Diesel   
Difference: $4,414

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelPassatCruze
TrimTDI SEL PremiumLT Diesel
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,925 $23,795
Base Invoice $32,534 $22,843
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 295
Rear spoiler 375 425
Leather Package   1,125
Driver Confidence / Sun and Sound Package   2,260
9-speed shiftable automatic   1,600
Bodyside moldings   230
Fog lights   375
Illuminated door sill trim plates 300 268
Rear spoiler 300 387
Leather Package   1,024
Driver Confidence / Sun and Sound Package   2,057
9-speed shiftable automatic   1,536
Bodyside moldings   209
Fog lights   341
Options (change) 750 6,310
Options (change) 600 5,822
Destination 820 875
Total Price $35,495 $30,980
Total Invoice $33,954 $29,540

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT Diesel
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,003
Model Year20152018
ModelPassatCruze
TrimTDI SEL PremiumLT Diesel
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I4 D137hp I4 D
TransmissionS6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/42 MPG31/47 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$35,495$30,980
Adjustments for Features-1,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,020$30,980
Total Invoice$33,954$29,540
Adjustments for Features-1,4110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,543$29,540

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20152018
ModelPassatCruze
TrimTDI SEL PremiumLT Diesel
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Electric heater (optional) $0
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450 
Total Value of Features$4,855$3,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4110

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20152018
ModelPassatCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in106.3 in
Length191.6 in183.7 in
Width72.2 in70.5 in
Height58.5 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,497 lb.3,085 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT Diesel

9-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Remote start150Yes
Automatic start / stop150No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested110092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Driver Confidence / Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested113056%
Total Not Requested90044%

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