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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,400

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $2,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,810

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $1,881

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelTraverseTiguan
TrimLTSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,745 $33,975
Base Invoice $29,999 $32,617
2LT Equipment Group 2,225  
Class III trailer hitch 495  
Leather seating surfaces 1,775  
Navigation system 1,890  
Sunroof 1,400  
AWD 2,000 1,955
Premium Navigation Package   1,020
Dynaudio 300W 8 speakers   1,130
Class II trailer hitch   500
2LT Equipment Group 2,134  
Class III trailer hitch 436  
Leather seating surfaces 1,562  
Navigation system 1,663  
Sunroof 1,232  
AWD 1,890 1,877
Premium Navigation Package   978
Dynaudio 300W 8 speakers   1,088
Class II trailer hitch   430
Options (change) 9,785 4,605
Options (change) 8,917 4,373
Destination 775 820
Total Price $42,305 $39,400
Total Invoice $39,691 $37,810

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,440
Model Year20092012
ModelTraverseTiguan
TrimLTSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine281hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/40-19
Total Price$42,305$39,400
Adjustments for Features-4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,835$39,400
Total Invoice$39,691$37,810
Adjustments for Features-4410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,250$37,810

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20092012
ModelTraverseTiguan
TrimLTSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,775$7,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$470$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4410

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20092012
ModelTraverseTiguan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in102.5 in
Length205.0 in174.5 in
Width78.4 in71.2 in
Height70.4 in65.6 in
Curb Weight5,066 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.8 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 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft356.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested77544%
Total Not Requested97556%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Premium Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested32596%
Total Not Requested154%

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