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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: $30,790

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $5,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,592

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $4,236

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102017
ModelTraverseTraverseGolf / GTI
TrimLTLTZSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $31,745 $37,985 $29,970
Base Invoice $30,158 $36,086 $28,772
Navigation system 1,890 1,890  
Sunroof 1,400 1,400  
Navigation system 1,663 1,663  
Sunroof 1,232 1,232  
Options (change) 3,290 3,290 0
Options (change) 2,895 2,895 0
Destination 775 775 820
Total Price $35,810 $42,050 $30,790
Total Invoice $33,828 $39,756 $29,592

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,548
Model Year201020102017
ModelTraverseTraverseGolf / GTI
TrimLTLTZSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine281hp V6288hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20225/40-18
Total Price$35,810$42,050$30,790
Adjustments for Features0-3,300-1,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,810$38,750$29,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,940$0
Total Invoice$33,828$39,756$29,592
Adjustments for Features0-3,120-1,312
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,828$36,636$28,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,808$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201020102017
ModelTraverseTraverseGolf / GTI
TrimLTLTZSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Power liftgate $350 
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
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
Rear seat audio controls $25 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,900$9,200$7,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,300$1,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,120-1,312

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102017
ModelTraverseGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase118.9 in103.5 in
Length205.0 in179.6 in
Width78.4 in70.8 in
Height70.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,791 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.6 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 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft366.5 ft3

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