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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: $23,065

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $20,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,173

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $19,139

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820112011
ModelTraverseTraverseTraverseJettaJetta
TrimLT LeatherPremierHigh CountrySELTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,150 $44,450 $52,050 $21,395 $22,995
Base Invoice $39,093 $42,228 $49,448 $20,539 $22,075
Sunroof 1,400 1,400   900  
4WD   1,775      
Class III trailer hitch   650      
Driver Confidence II Package   475      
Navigation Package         1,200
Sunroof 1,274 1,274   864  
4WD   1,731      
Class III trailer hitch   592      
Driver Confidence II Package   432      
Navigation Package         1,152
Options (change) 1,400 4,300 0 900 1,200
Options (change) 1,274 4,029 0 864 1,152
Destination 945 945 945 770 770
Total Price $43,495 $49,695 $52,995 $23,065 $24,965
Total Invoice $41,312 $47,202 $50,393 $22,173 $23,997

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,935
Model Year20182018201820112011
ModelTraverseTraverseTraverseJettaJetta
TrimLT LeatherPremierHigh CountrySELTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6310hp V6310hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionT9T9T9M5M6
DrivetrainFWD4WD4WDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20255/55-20225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$43,495$49,695$52,995$23,065$24,965
Adjustments for Features-9,690-14,365-16,2650-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,805$35,330$36,730$23,065$24,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,525$2,925$0$1,750
Total Invoice$41,312$47,202$50,393$22,173$23,997
Adjustments for Features-9,204-13,644-15,4660-144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,108$33,558$34,927$22,173$23,853
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,450$2,819$0$1,680

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182018201820112011
ModelTraverseTraverseTraverseJettaJetta
TrimLT LeatherPremierHigh CountrySELTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400  
5-speed manual   $0 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0  $0$0
4WD $1700$1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850  
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100  
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Around view cameras$500$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150$150  
Following distance indicator $25$25  
Forward collision warning $200$200  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200  
Lane departure warning $200$200  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Pedestrian detection $50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Safety key$5$5$5  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration   $100$100
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
SD Card slot   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Wireless charging station $75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass$0$0$0  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750  
Rear camera mirror$200$200$200  
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Heated second row seats $200$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Total Value of Features$11,655$16,330$18,230$1,965$2,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,690$14,365$16,265$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,204-13,644-15,4660-144

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182011
ModelTraverseJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.9 in104.4 in
Length204.3 in182.2 in
Width78.6 in70.0 in
Height70.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,363 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in38.1 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.0 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.1 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
98.2 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse Premier

Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1075100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested102595%
Total Not Requested505%

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