Chevrolet Traverse Chevrolet Traverse 2010 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2006

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,300

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $14,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,015

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $14,150

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102006
ModelTraverseGolf / GTI
TrimLTGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,745 $18,390
Base Invoice $30,158 $17,138
Sunroof 1,400  
Stability control   280
Sunroof 1,232  
Stability control   247
Options (change) 1,400 280
Options (change) 1,232 247
Destination 775 630
Total Price $33,920 $19,300
Total Invoice $32,165 $18,015

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Chevrolet Traverse dealer quotes or Volkswagen Golf / GTI dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,603
Model Year20102006
ModelTraverseGolf / GTI
TrimLTGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine281hp V6115hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG25/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18195/65-15
Total Price$33,920$19,300
Adjustments for Features-5,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,070$19,300
Total Invoice$32,165$18,015
Adjustments for Features-5,5470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,618$18,015

Return to top

Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102006
ModelTraverseGolf / GTI
TrimLTGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Cassette player $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Outside temperature display$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$6,850$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,5470

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102006
ModelTraverseGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase118.9 in98.9 in
Length205.0 in164.9 in
Width78.4 in68.3 in
Height70.4 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,790 lb.3,078 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in33.5 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 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft341.8 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Chevrolet models.