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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: $37,250

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $1,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,744

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $969

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelTraverseTiguan
TrimLTSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,725 $33,975
Base Invoice $32,039 $32,617
Class III trailer hitch 525  
Heated front seats 250  
Sunroof 1,400  
AWD 2,000 1,955
Class II trailer hitch   500
Class III trailer hitch 462  
Heated front seats 220  
Sunroof 1,232  
AWD 1,900 1,877
Class II trailer hitch   430
Options (change) 4,175 2,455
Options (change) 3,814 2,307
Destination 860 820
Total Price $38,760 $37,250
Total Invoice $36,713 $35,744

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,615
Model Year20132012
ModelTraverseTiguan
TrimLTSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine281hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/40-19
Total Price$38,760$37,250
Adjustments for Features0-1,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,760$35,535
Total Invoice$36,713$35,744
Adjustments for Features0-1,646
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,713$34,098

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20132012
ModelTraverseTiguan
TrimLTSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
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 
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
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
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 
Leather seating surfaces $900
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,175$8,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,646

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Tiguan features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20132012
ModelTraverseTiguan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in102.5 in
Length203.7 in174.5 in
Width78.5 in71.2 in
Height69.9 in65.6 in
Curb Weight4,844 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 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		70.3 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		116.3 ft356.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Tiguan specs.

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