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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: $27,105

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $6,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,813

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $5,955

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820152015
ModelPassatPassatCruzeCruze
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,650 $34,650 $23,270 $24,270
Base Invoice $30,353 $33,230 $22,339 $23,178
All-weather floor mats 235 235 110 110
Cargo net 100 100 60 60
Rear spoiler 375 375    
Driver Convenience Package     340  
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package     995 995
Enhanced Safety Package     790 790
Navigation system     495 495
Cargo mat     80 80
Door sill trim plates     140 140
All-weather floor mats 185 185 97 97
Cargo net 80 80 53 53
Rear spoiler 300 300    
Driver Convenience Package     299  
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package     876 876
Enhanced Safety Package     695 695
Navigation system     436 436
Cargo mat     70 70
Door sill trim plates     123 123
Options (change) 710 710 3,010 2,670
Options (change) 565 565 2,649 2,350
Destination 850 850 825 825
Total Price $33,210 $36,210 $27,105 $27,765
Total Invoice $31,768 $34,645 $25,813 $26,353

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,086
Model Year2018201820152015
ModelPassatPassatCruzeCruze
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2LTLTZ
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)235/45-18235/45-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$33,210$36,210$27,105$27,765
Adjustments for Features-5,090-5,2400-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,120$30,970$27,105$27,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0$210
Total Invoice$31,768$34,645$25,813$26,353
Adjustments for Features-4,869-5,0140-427
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,899$29,631$25,813$25,926
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,732$0$113

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2018201820152015
ModelPassatPassatCruzeCruze
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2LTLTZ
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 $250
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, 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
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
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 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
HD radio$50$50  
Mirrorlink support$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Compass  $0$0
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 
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$7,240$7,390$2,150$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,090$5,240$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,869-5,0140-427

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20182015
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.3,085 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 in42.3 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 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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