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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Atlas Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Atlas Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,305

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $6,115

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920212021
ModelTraverseAtlasAtlas
TrimLTSEL PremiumSEL Premium R-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,745 $47,225 $50,725
Leather seating surfaces 1,775    
2LT Equipment Group 2,225    
Class III trailer hitch 495    
Navigation system 1,890    
Sunroof 1,400    
AWD 2,000    
3.6L V6   0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,562    
2LT Equipment Group 2,134    
Class III trailer hitch 436    
Navigation system 1,663    
Sunroof 1,232    
AWD 1,890    
3.6L V6   0  
Options (change) 9,785 0 0
Options (change) 8,917 0 0
Destination 775 1,195 1,195
Total Price $42,305 $48,420 $51,920

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,686
Model Year200920212021
ModelTraverseAtlasAtlas
TrimLTSEL PremiumSEL Premium R-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine281hp V6276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10480, 12480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$42,305$48,420$51,920
Adjustments for Features0-7,690-7,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,305$40,730$44,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,500

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year200920212021
ModelTraverseAtlasAtlas
TrimLTSEL PremiumSEL Premium R-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rearview camera$200  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
CD player, remote $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$5,375$13,065$13,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,690$7,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-190-177

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year20092021
ModelTraverseAtlas
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in117.3 in
Length205.0 in200.7 in
Width78.4 in78.4 in
Height70.4 in70.1 in
Curb Weight5,066 lb.4,612 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in58.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in60.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in38.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.6 in54.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in45.1 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.4 ft320.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft355.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft396.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137579%
Total Not Requested37521%

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