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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: $31,615

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $10,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,383

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $8,911

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelTraverseGolf / GTI
TrimLTGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,760 $25,095
Base Invoice $31,122 $24,091
Leather seating surfaces 1,525  
2LT Equipment Group 3,145  
Cargo cover 140  
Navigation system 1,890  
Sunroof 1,400  
Driver's Edition   4,600
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Leather seating surfaces 1,342  
2LT Equipment Group 2,987  
Cargo cover 123  
Navigation system 1,663  
Sunroof 1,232  
Driver's Edition   4,416
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 8,100 5,700
Options (change) 7,347 5,472
Destination 825 820
Total Price $41,685 $31,615
Total Invoice $39,294 $30,383

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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: $6,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,588
Model Year20122014
ModelTraverseGolf / GTI
TrimLTGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine281hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18225/40-18
Total Price$41,685$31,615
Adjustments for Features-3,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,160$31,615
Total Invoice$39,294$30,383
Adjustments for Features-3,3230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,971$30,383

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122014
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 
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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
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
iPod integration $100
Rear seat audio controls$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 driver-side mirror$75 
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$7,090$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3230

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122014
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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested175090%

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%
Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested240079%
Total Not Requested65021%

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