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

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,695

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $8,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,459

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $7,382

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102011
ModelTraverseGolf / GTI
TrimLTGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,745 $24,295
Base Invoice $30,158 $23,323
Leather seating surfaces 1,775  
2LT Equipment Group 2,580  
Navigation system 1,890  
Sunroof 1,400  
Autobahn Package   5,530
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Leather seating surfaces 1,562  
2LT Equipment Group 2,451  
Navigation system 1,663  
Sunroof 1,232  
Autobahn Package   5,310
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 7,645 6,630
Options (change) 6,908 6,366
Destination 775 770
Total Price $40,165 $31,695
Total Invoice $37,841 $30,459

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,947
Model Year20102011
ModelTraverseGolf / GTI
TrimLTGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine281hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18225/40-18
Total Price$40,165$31,695
Adjustments for Features-2,5850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,580$31,695
Total Invoice$37,841$30,459
Adjustments for Features-2,4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,406$30,459

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102011
ModelTraverseGolf / GTI
TrimLTGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
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 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
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 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
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 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,875$4,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,585$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4350

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102011
ModelTraverseGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase118.9 in101.5 in
Length205.0 in165.4 in
Width78.4 in70.3 in
Height70.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,790 lb.3,090 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in52.8 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1425100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested252562%
Total Not Requested152538%

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