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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: $30,470

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $5,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,223

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $5,111

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelTraverseJetta
TrimLTGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,010 $23,945
Base Invoice $30,409 $22,987
Navigation system 1,890  
Heated front seats 250  
Sunroof 1,400  
Navigation Package   2,005
Autobahn Package   2,250
Rear spoiler   375
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Navigation system 1,663  
Heated front seats 220  
Sunroof 1,232  
Navigation Package   1,925
Autobahn Package   2,160
Rear spoiler   300
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 3,540 5,730
Options (change) 3,115 5,441
Destination 810 795
Total Price $36,360 $30,470
Total Invoice $34,334 $29,223

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,968
Model Year20112013
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$30,470
Adjustments for Features-1,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,150$30,470
Total Invoice$34,334$29,223
Adjustments for Features-1,1430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,191$29,223

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112013
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
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
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
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
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 
Cornering lights $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger 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 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,650$4,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,210$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1430

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112013
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

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested80046%
Total Not Requested95054%
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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