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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: $24,665

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $8,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,457

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $8,046

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelPassatPassatCruzeCruze
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,650 $34,650 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $30,353 $33,230 $19,858 $22,146
Rear spoiler 375 375    
RS Package     695 595
Navigation system     995 995
Obstacle detection, rear     295  
Sunroof     900 900
Proximity key     300  
Rear spoiler 300 300    
RS Package     612 524
Navigation system     876 876
Obstacle detection, rear     260  
Sunroof     792 792
Proximity key     264  
Options (change) 375 375 3,185 2,490
Options (change) 300 300 2,804 2,192
Destination 850 850 795 795
Total Price $32,875 $35,875 $24,665 $26,475
Total Invoice $31,503 $34,380 $23,457 $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: $1,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,415
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelPassatPassatCruzeCruze
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4280hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6S6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$32,875$35,875$24,665$26,475
Adjustments for Features-6,920-7,0700-1,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,955$28,805$24,665$24,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0$255
Total Invoice$31,503$34,380$23,457$25,133
Adjustments for Features-6,631-6,7750-1,476
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,872$27,605$23,457$23,657
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,733$0$200

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2018201820122012
ModelPassatPassatCruzeCruze
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100
6-speed automated manual $1100  
6-speed manual  $150 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start$150$150 $150
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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  
HD radio$50$50  
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  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 $50
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Manual height 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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$8,090$8,240$1,170$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,920$7,070$0$1,555
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,631-6,7750-1,476

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20182012
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 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
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 audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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