Chevrolet Traverse Chevrolet Traverse 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Jetta 2018

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,080

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $5,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,747

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $4,886

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelTraverseJetta
TrimLT2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,010 $29,545
Base Invoice $30,409 $28,362
Navigation system 1,890  
Personal Connectivity Package 340  
Sunroof 1,400  
Heated front seats 250  
Floor mats   235
Remote start   450
Navigation system 1,663  
Personal Connectivity Package 299  
Sunroof 1,232  
Heated front seats 220  
Floor mats   185
Remote start   350
Options (change) 3,880 685
Options (change) 3,414 535
Destination 810 850
Total Price $36,700 $31,080
Total Invoice $34,633 $29,747

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Chevrolet Traverse dealer quotes or Volkswagen Jetta dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,301
Model Year20112018
ModelTraverseJetta
TrimLT2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine281hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18225/40-18
Total Price$36,700$31,080
Adjustments for Features-6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,080$31,080
Total Invoice$34,633$29,747
Adjustments for Features-5850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,048$29,747

Return to top

Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112018
ModelTraverseJetta
TrimLT2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
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 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass$0 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
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 recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, 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 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,225$4,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5850

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112018
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.3,208 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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Personal Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Chevrolet models.