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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,940

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $7,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,753

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $6,581

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelTraverseJetta
TrimLTGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,010 $23,745
Base Invoice $30,409 $22,795
Navigation system 1,890 900
Heated front seats 250  
Sunroof 1,400  
Autobahn Package   2,050
Rear spoiler   375
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Navigation system 1,663 864
Heated front seats 220  
Sunroof 1,232  
Autobahn Package   1,968
Rear spoiler   300
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 3,540 4,425
Options (change) 3,115 4,188
Destination 810 770
Total Price $36,360 $28,940
Total Invoice $34,334 $27,753

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,951
Model Year20112012
ModelTraverseJetta
TrimLTGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine281hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18225/40-18
Total Price$36,360$28,940
Adjustments for Features-2,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,575$28,940
Total Invoice$34,334$27,753
Adjustments for Features-2,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,704$27,753

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112012
ModelTraverseJetta
TrimLTGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
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
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 with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
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
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 
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 recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,175$3,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6300

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112012
ModelTraverseJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in104.4 in
Length205.0 in182.2 in
Width78.4 in70.0 in
Height70.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,790 lb.3,157 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.1 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 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110049%
Total Not Requested114051%

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