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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: $26,730

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE   
Difference: $9,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,693

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE   
Difference: $8,781

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelTraverseJetta SportWagen
TrimLTSE
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,725 $24,210
Base Invoice $32,039 $23,242
Cargo cover 140  
Heated front seats 250  
Sunroof 1,400  
Panoramic sunroof   1,750
Cargo cover 123  
Heated front seats 220  
Sunroof 1,232  
Panoramic sunroof   1,681
Options (change) 1,790 1,750
Options (change) 1,575 1,681
Destination 860 770
Total Price $36,375 $26,730
Total Invoice $34,474 $25,693

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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: $6,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,867
Model Year20132012
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$36,375$26,730
Adjustments for Features-3,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,300$26,730
Total Invoice$34,474$25,693
Adjustments for Features-2,9140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,560$25,693

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20132012
ModelTraverseJetta SportWagen
TrimLTSE
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
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
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
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
Total Value of Features$6,765$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9140

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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 Year20132012
ModelTraverseJetta SportWagen
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase118.9 in101.5 in
Length203.7 in179.3 in
Width78.5 in70.1 in
Height69.9 in59.2 in
Curb Weight4,646 lb.3,285 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 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		70.3 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		116.3 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

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1600100%

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