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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,715

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T   
Difference: $12,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,719

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T   
Difference: $11,084

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
ModelTraverseBeetle
TrimLT1.8T
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $31,745 $20,295
Base Invoice $29,999 $19,483
Sunroof 1,400  
Navigation system 1,890  
2LT Equipment Group 2,225  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   4,600
Sunroof 1,232  
Navigation system 1,663  
2LT Equipment Group 2,134  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   4,416
Options (change) 5,515 4,600
Options (change) 5,029 4,416
Destination 775 820
Total Price $38,035 $25,715
Total Invoice $35,803 $24,719

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,704
Model Year20092014
ModelTraverseBeetle
TrimLT1.8T
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine281hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18235/45-18
Total Price$38,035$25,715
Adjustments for Features-5,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,320$25,715
Total Invoice$35,803$24,719
Adjustments for Features-5,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,423$24,719

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092014
ModelTraverseBeetle
TrimLT1.8T
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
iPod integration $100
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated front seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$7,800$2,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,3800

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092014
ModelTraverseBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase118.9 in100.0 in
Length205.0 in168.4 in
Width78.4 in71.2 in
Height70.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,790 lb.2,948 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in31.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested165094%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested170057%
Total Not Requested127543%

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