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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,065

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE   
Difference: $9,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,758

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE   
Difference: $8,576

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelTraverseJetta SportWagen
TrimLTSE
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,010 $23,745
Base Invoice $30,409 $22,795
Heated front seats 250  
Navigation system 1,890  
Sunroof 1,400  
Premium Package   2,550
Heated front seats 220  
Navigation system 1,663  
Sunroof 1,232  
Premium Package   2,193
Options (change) 3,540 2,550
Options (change) 3,115 2,193
Destination 810 770
Total Price $36,360 $27,065
Total Invoice $34,334 $25,758

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,993
Model Year20112011
ModelTraverseJetta SportWagen
TrimLTSE
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine281hp V6170hp I5
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18225/45-17
Total Price$36,360$27,065
Adjustments for Features-2,7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,625$27,065
Total Invoice$34,334$25,758
Adjustments for Features-2,5830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,751$25,758

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20112011
ModelTraverseJetta SportWagen
TrimLTSE
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
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
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
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 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights$125 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$6,875$4,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,735$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5830

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20112011
ModelTraverseJetta SportWagen
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase118.9 in101.5 in
Length205.0 in179.3 in
Width78.4 in70.1 in
Height70.4 in59.2 in
Curb Weight4,790 lb.3,285 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in53.1 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 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		68.8 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		116.4 ft366.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60026%
Total Not Requested172574%

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