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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: $31,095

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $21,900

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelTraverseGolf / GTI
TrimHigh CountrySEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $52,050 $30,245
Options (change) 0 0
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 945 850
Total Price $52,995 $31,095

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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: $12,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,733
Model Year20182018
ModelTraverseGolf / GTI
TrimHigh CountrySEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine310hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionT9T6
Drivetrain4WDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20225/45-17
Total Price$52,995$31,095
Adjustments for Features-9,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,730$31,095

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182018
ModelTraverseGolf / GTI
TrimHigh CountrySEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
4WD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote start$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150 
Following distance indicator$25 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Rear camera mirror$200 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$15,030$5,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,8100

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182018
ModelTraverseGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase120.9 in103.5 in
Length204.3 in179.8 in
Width78.6 in70.8 in
Height70.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,363 lb.3,054 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.0 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.1 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
98.2 ft366.5 ft3

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