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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: $27,850

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $10,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,462

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $10,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016
ModelRoutanRoutanCruze
TrimSELSEL PremiumPremier
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,890 $44,280 $23,120
Base Invoice $36,337 $42,465 $22,080
RS Package     995
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package     1,995
Enhanced Convenience Package     865
RS Package     905
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package     1,815
Enhanced Convenience Package     787
Options (change) 0 0 3,855
Options (change) 0 0 3,507
Destination 820 820 875
Total Price $38,710 $45,100 $27,850
Total Invoice $37,157 $43,285 $26,462

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,692
Model Year201220122016
ModelRoutanRoutanCruze
TrimSELSEL PremiumPremier
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine283hp V6283hp V6153hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG30/42 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6506, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17225/40-18
Total Price$38,710$45,100$27,850
Adjustments for Features-4,170-7,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,540$37,230$27,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,690$0
Total Invoice$37,157$43,285$26,462
Adjustments for Features-4,003-7,5530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,154$35,732$26,462
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,578$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201220122016
ModelRoutanRoutanCruze
TrimSELSEL PremiumPremier
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Dual power sliding doors$800$800 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Sunshades, third row$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Front side airbags  $350
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Console with shifter  $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 
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Additional screen for entertainment system $200 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice recorder$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Fog lights $125$125
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $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 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$8,695$12,395$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,170$7,870$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,003-7,5530

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20122016
ModelRoutanCruze
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.2 in106.3 in
Length202.5 in183.7 in
Width76.9 in70.5 in
Height68.9 in57.4 in
Curb Weight4,494 lb.2,870 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.1 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 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.6 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
225/40VR18 tires400No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157582%
Total Not Requested35018%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested65090%
Total Not Requested7510%

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