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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: $30,050

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $7,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,840

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $6,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112017
ModelTraverseTraverseJetta
TrimLTLTZ2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,010 $38,250 $27,895
Base Invoice $30,409 $36,337 $26,779
Navigation system 1,890 1,890  
255/55HR20 1,120    
Sunroof 1,400 1,400  
Heated front seats 250    
Floor mats     235
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Navigation system 1,663 1,663  
255/55HR20 986    
Sunroof 1,232 1,232  
Heated front seats 220    
Floor mats     185
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 4,660 3,290 1,335
Options (change) 4,101 2,895 1,241
Destination 810 810 820
Total Price $37,480 $42,350 $30,050
Total Invoice $35,320 $40,042 $28,840

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,188
Model Year201120112017
ModelTraverseTraverseJetta
TrimLTLTZ2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6288hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20225/40-18
Total Price$37,480$42,350$30,050
Adjustments for Features-310-3,3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,170$38,990$30,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,820$0
Total Invoice$35,320$40,042$28,840
Adjustments for Features-292-3,1770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,028$36,865$28,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,837$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201120112017
ModelTraverseTraverseJetta
TrimLTLTZ2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
Rear seat audio controls $25 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,125$8,175$4,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$310$3,360$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-292-3,1770

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112017
ModelTraverseJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in104.4 in
Length205.0 in183.3 in
Width78.4 in70.0 in
Height70.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,790 lb.3,194 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 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%

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