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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: $29,490

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $3,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,087

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $3,601

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelPassatPassatCruze
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,650 $34,650 $23,475
Base Invoice $30,353 $33,230 $22,536
All-weather floor mats 235 235 140
Rear spoiler 375 375  
Driver Confidence II Package     790
Enhanced Convenience Package     865
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package     1,995
RS Package     995
Door sill trim plates     125
Bodyside moldings     230
All-weather floor mats 185 185 127
Rear spoiler 300 300  
Driver Confidence II Package     719
Enhanced Convenience Package     787
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package     1,815
RS Package     905
Door sill trim plates     114
Bodyside moldings     209
Options (change) 610 610 5,140
Options (change) 485 485 4,676
Destination 850 850 875
Total Price $33,110 $36,110 $29,490
Total Invoice $31,688 $34,565 $28,087

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $730
Model Year201820182018
ModelPassatPassatCruze
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4280hp V6153hp I4
TransmissionT6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$33,110$36,110$29,490
Adjustments for Features-3,000-3,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,110$32,960$29,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0
Total Invoice$31,688$34,565$28,087
Adjustments for Features-2,871-3,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,817$31,550$28,087
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,733$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201820182018
ModelPassatPassatCruze
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed automated manual $1100 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100 
Following distance indicator  $25
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass  $0
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$6,155$6,305$3,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,000$3,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,871-3,0150

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20182018
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 Weight3,275 lb.2,836 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 Premier

Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested115084%
Total Not Requested22516%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested55076%
Total Not Requested17524%
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157582%
Total Not Requested35018%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
225/40VR18 tires400No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%

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