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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: $26,235

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $12,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,852

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $12,305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelRoutanRoutanCruzeCruze
TrimSELSEL PremiumLTLTZ
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,890 $44,280 $18,425 $22,225
Base Invoice $36,337 $42,465 $17,688 $21,336
RS Package     695 695
Machined alloy wheels     0  
2LT Equipment Group     2,500  
Driver Convenience Package     475  
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers     445 445
Temporary spare tire     100 100
Sunroof     850 850
RS Package     612 612
Machined alloy wheels     0  
2LT Equipment Group     2,400  
Driver Convenience Package     418  
Navigation system     1,756 1,756
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers     392 392
Temporary spare tire     88 88
Sunroof     748 748
Options (change) 0 0 7,060 4,085
Options (change) 0 0 6,414 3,596
Destination 820 820 750 750
Total Price $38,710 $45,100 $26,235 $27,060
Total Invoice $37,157 $43,285 $24,852 $25,682

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,973
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelRoutanRoutanCruzeCruze
TrimSELSEL PremiumLTLTZ
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine283hp V6283hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6506, 9250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17215/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$38,710$45,100$26,235$27,060
Adjustments for Features-5,555-9,2550-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,155$35,845$26,235$26,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,690$0$475
Total Invoice$37,157$43,285$24,852$25,682
Adjustments for Features-5,332-8,8830-332
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,825$34,402$24,852$25,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,577$0$498

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2012201220112011
ModelRoutanRoutanCruzeCruze
TrimSELSEL PremiumLTLTZ
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Dual power sliding doors$800$800  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key$250$250  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Sunshades, third row$125$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Front side airbags  $350$350
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Removable console$200$200  
Roof rails$250$250  
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150  
Sliding center console$50$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000  
iPod integration$100$100  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200  
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Voice recorder$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75  
Compass$0$0  
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Fog lights $125$125$125
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, third row seats$150$150  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$9,730$13,430$4,175$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,555$9,255$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,332-8,8830-332

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20122011
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 Weight4,495 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 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
140.6 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 port25No
Total Requested197599%
Total Not Requested251%
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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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