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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: $41,170

Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line   
Difference: $2,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,487

Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line   
Difference: $2,046

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelTraverseTiguan
TrimLTR-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,760 $37,650
Base Invoice $31,122 $36,145
Class III trailer hitch 525  
Leather seating surfaces 1,525  
2LT Equipment Group 3,145  
Navigation system 1,890  
Sunroof 1,400  
AWD 2,000 1,955
Class II trailer hitch   700
Class III trailer hitch 462  
Leather seating surfaces 1,342  
2LT Equipment Group 2,987  
Navigation system 1,663  
Sunroof 1,232  
AWD 1,900 1,877
Class II trailer hitch   600
Options (change) 10,485 2,655
Options (change) 9,586 2,477
Destination 825 865
Total Price $44,070 $41,170
Total Invoice $41,533 $39,487

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,252
Model Year20122015
ModelTraverseTiguan
TrimLTR-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine281hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/40-19
Total Price$44,070$41,170
Adjustments for Features0-215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,070$40,955
Total Invoice$41,533$39,487
Adjustments for Features0-206
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,533$39,281

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20122015
ModelTraverseTiguan
TrimLTR-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
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
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
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 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Larger rear spoiler $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
iPod integration $100
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
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 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,375$8,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-206

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20122015
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested87545%
Total Not Requested107555%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%

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