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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: $30,265

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $7,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,071

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $6,114

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220152015
ModelTraverseTraverseGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLTLTZ1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,760 $39,035 $29,345 $30,345
Base Invoice $31,122 $37,083 $28,171 $29,131
Cargo cover 140 140    
Navigation system 1,890 1,890    
Heated front seats 250      
Sunroof 1,400 1,400    
Cargo net     100 100
Cargo cover 123 123    
Navigation system 1,663 1,663    
Heated front seats 220      
Sunroof 1,232 1,232    
Cargo net     80 80
Options (change) 3,680 3,430 100 100
Options (change) 3,238 3,018 80 80
Destination 825 825 820 820
Total Price $37,265 $43,290 $30,265 $31,265
Total Invoice $35,185 $40,926 $29,071 $30,031

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,697
Model Year2012201220152015
ModelTraverseTraverseGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLTLTZ1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine281hp V6288hp V6170hp I4150hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$37,265$43,290$30,265$31,265
Adjustments for Features-1,510-4,485-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,755$38,805$29,215$31,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0$2,050
Total Invoice$35,185$40,926$29,071$30,031
Adjustments for Features-1,426-4,240-1,0090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,759$36,686$28,062$30,031
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,927$0$1,969

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2012201220152015
ModelTraverseTraverseGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLTLTZ1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Power liftgate $350  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start $150  
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$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$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
Rear seat audio controls $25  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
USB port $25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$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$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,775$8,750$5,315$4,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,510$4,485$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,426-4,240-1,0090

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122015
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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