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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,155

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $8,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,998

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $8,367

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelTraverseJetta
TrimLTSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $31,745 $26,065
Base Invoice $29,999 $24,293
Leather seating surfaces 1,775  
2LT Equipment Group 2,225  
Navigation system 1,890 1,990
Sunroof 1,400  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Panoramic sunroof   1,300
Leather seating surfaces 1,562  
2LT Equipment Group 2,134  
Navigation system 1,663 1,758
Sunroof 1,232  
6-speed automated manual   1,099
Panoramic sunroof   1,148
Options (change) 7,290 4,390
Options (change) 6,591 4,005
Destination 775 700
Total Price $39,810 $31,155
Total Invoice $37,365 $28,998

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,110
Model Year20092009
ModelTraverseJetta
TrimLTSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine281hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18225/45-17
Total Price$39,810$31,155
Adjustments for Features-3,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,340$31,155
Total Invoice$37,365$28,998
Adjustments for Features-3,2570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,108$28,998

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092009
ModelTraverseJetta
TrimLTSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate$350 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights$125 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$7,450$3,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,470$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2570

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092009
ModelTraverseJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase118.9 in101.5 in
Length205.0 in179.3 in
Width78.4 in70.1 in
Height70.4 in59.2 in
Curb Weight4,790 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.5 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 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft366.9 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 mirror150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested42524%
Total Not Requested132576%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60090%
Total Not Requested6510%

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