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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,630

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $8,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,200

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $8,237

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220112011
ModelTiguanCruzeCruze
TrimSELLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,975 $18,425 $22,225
Base Invoice $32,617 $17,688 $21,336
RS Package   695 695
Machined alloy wheels   0  
2LT Equipment Group   2,500  
Driver Convenience Package   475  
225/50R17   395  
Temporary spare tire   100 100
Sunroof   850 850
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers   445 445
RS Package   612 612
Machined alloy wheels   0  
2LT Equipment Group   2,400  
Driver Convenience Package   418  
225/50R17   348  
Temporary spare tire   88 88
Sunroof   748 748
Navigation system   1,756 1,756
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers   392 392
Options (change) 0 7,455 4,085
Options (change) 0 6,762 3,596
Destination 820 750 750
Total Price $34,795 $26,630 $27,060
Total Invoice $33,437 $25,200 $25,682

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,522
Model Year201220112011
ModelTiguanCruzeCruze
TrimSELLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$34,795$26,630$27,060
Adjustments for Features-2,8250-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,970$26,630$26,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$230
Total Invoice$33,437$25,200$25,682
Adjustments for Features-2,7150-190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,722$25,200$25,492
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$292

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201220112011
ModelTiguanCruzeCruze
TrimSELLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote start $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$6,515$3,690$3,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,825$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7150-190

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20122011
ModelTiguanCruze
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.5 in105.7 in
Length174.5 in181.0 in
Width71.2 in70.7 in
Height65.6 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

225/50R17 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
225/50R17 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
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 start150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested182591%
Total Not Requested1759%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested25550%
Total Not Requested25050%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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