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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: $24,370

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $10,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,197

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $10,735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModelTiguanCruzeCruze
TrimSEL2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,445 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $33,067 $19,858 $22,146
RS Package   695 595
Navigation system   995 995
Sunroof   900 900
Proximity key   300  
RS Package   612 524
Navigation system   876 876
Sunroof   792 792
Proximity key   264  
Options (change) 0 2,890 2,490
Options (change) 0 2,544 2,192
Destination 865 795 795
Total Price $35,310 $24,370 $26,475
Total Invoice $33,932 $23,197 $25,133

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,791
Model Year201620122012
ModelTiguanCruzeCruze
TrimSEL2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$35,310$24,370$26,475
Adjustments for Features-5,1450-1,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,165$24,370$24,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$300
Total Invoice$33,932$23,197$25,133
Adjustments for Features-4,9440-1,714
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,988$23,197$23,419
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$222

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201620122012
ModelTiguanCruzeCruze
TrimSEL2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200  
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 
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 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
HD radio$50  
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10 
Visor mirror, passenger $10 
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Total Value of Features$7,165$2,020$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,145$0$1,805
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9440-1,714

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20162012
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 Weight3,405 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 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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