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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: $27,850

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $7,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,462

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $7,953

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelTiguanCruze
TrimSELPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,975 $23,120
Base Invoice $32,617 $22,080
Premium Navigation Package 1,020  
FWD 0  
RS Package   995
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package   1,995
Enhanced Convenience Package   865
Premium Navigation Package 978  
FWD 0  
RS Package   905
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package   1,815
Enhanced Convenience Package   787
Options (change) 1,020 3,855
Options (change) 978 3,507
Destination 820 875
Total Price $35,815 $27,850
Total Invoice $34,415 $26,462

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,098
Model Year20122016
ModelTiguanCruze
TrimSELPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4153hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 MPG30/42 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$35,815$27,850
Adjustments for Features-1,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,885$27,850
Total Invoice$34,415$26,462
Adjustments for Features-1,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,560$26,462

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20122016
ModelTiguanCruze
TrimSELPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,130$4,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8550

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20122016
ModelTiguanCruze
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.5 in106.3 in
Length174.5 in183.7 in
Width71.2 in70.5 in
Height65.6 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,404 lb.2,870 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Premium Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested30088%
Total Not Requested4012%

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 seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested35048%
Total Not Requested37552%

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