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Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,655

Chevrolet Cruze LS   
Difference: $7,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,828

Chevrolet Cruze LS   
Difference: $6,721

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011
ModelRoutanRoutanCruze
TrimSSELS
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,200 $29,700 $16,525
Base Invoice $23,799 $27,711 $15,864
Connectivity Package     275
Floor mats     80
Temporary spare tire     100
6-speed shiftable automatic     925
Connectivity Package     242
Floor mats     70
Temporary spare tire     88
6-speed shiftable automatic     814
Options (change) 0 0 1,380
Options (change) 0 0 1,214
Destination 750 750 750
Total Price $25,950 $30,450 $18,655
Total Invoice $24,549 $28,461 $17,828

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,267
Model Year200920092011
ModelRoutanRoutanCruze
TrimSSELS
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine197hp V6197hp V6136hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG22/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-16225/65-17215/60-16
Total Price$25,950$30,450$18,655
Adjustments for Features-480-3,8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,470$26,590$18,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,120$0
Total Invoice$24,549$28,461$17,828
Adjustments for Features-454-3,6080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,095$24,853$17,828
Cost Above Minimum$0$758$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year200920092011
ModelRoutanRoutanCruze
TrimSSELS
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150 
Dual power sliding doors $800 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125 
Sunshades, second row $125 
Sunshades, third row $125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Front side airbags  $350
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Console with shifter  $150
Overhead console storage compartments $100 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Removable console$200$200 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
Satellite radio  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50 
Manual remote mirrors  $25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power mirrors$150$150 
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$4,600$7,980$4,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$480$3,860$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-454-3,6080

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20092011
ModelRoutanCruze
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.2 in105.7 in
Length202.5 in181.0 in
Width76.9 in70.7 in
Height68.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,335 lb.3,102 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
141.0 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LS

Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Total Requested12550%
Total Not Requested12550%

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