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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: $26,235

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $6,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,852

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $6,651

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820112011
ModelPassatPassatCruzeCruze
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,650 $34,650 $18,425 $22,225
Base Invoice $30,353 $33,230 $17,688 $21,336
Rear spoiler 375 375    
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers     445 445
Machined alloy wheels     0  
2LT Equipment Group     2,500  
RS Package     695 695
Driver Convenience Package     475  
Sunroof     850 850
Temporary spare tire     100 100
Rear spoiler 300 300    
Navigation system     1,756 1,756
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers     392 392
Machined alloy wheels     0  
2LT Equipment Group     2,400  
RS Package     612 612
Driver Convenience Package     418  
Sunroof     748 748
Temporary spare tire     88 88
Options (change) 375 375 7,060 4,085
Options (change) 300 300 6,414 3,596
Destination 850 850 750 750
Total Price $32,875 $35,875 $26,235 $27,060
Total Invoice $31,503 $34,380 $24,852 $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: $740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $997
Model Year2018201820112011
ModelPassatPassatCruzeCruze
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4280hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6S6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18215/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$32,875$35,875$26,235$27,060
Adjustments for Features-5,900-6,0500-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,975$29,825$26,235$26,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0$475
Total Invoice$31,503$34,380$24,852$25,682
Adjustments for Features-5,654-5,7980-332
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,849$28,582$24,852$25,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,733$0$498

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2018201820112011
ModelPassatPassatCruzeCruze
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100$1100
6-speed automated manual $1100  
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 $150
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
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$75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive  $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50$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, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$8,415$8,565$2,515$2,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,900$6,050$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,654-5,7980-332

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20182011
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 Weight3,275 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 LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote start150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested505100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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