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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Touareg Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Touareg Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,305

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $14,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,691

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $14,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelTraverseTouareg
TrimLTVR6 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,745 $43,375
Base Invoice $29,999 $41,251
2LT Equipment Group 2,225  
Leather seating surfaces 1,775  
Navigation system 1,890  
Class III trailer hitch 495 515
Sunroof 1,400  
AWD 2,000  
Executive Package   11,720
2LT Equipment Group 2,134  
Leather seating surfaces 1,562  
Navigation system 1,663  
Class III trailer hitch 436 445
Sunroof 1,232  
AWD 1,890  
Executive Package   11,145
Options (change) 9,785 12,235
Options (change) 8,917 11,590
Destination 775 870
Total Price $42,305 $56,480
Total Invoice $39,691 $53,711

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,933
Model Year20092012
ModelTraverseTouareg
TrimLTVR6 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine281hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10620, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18265/50-19
Total Price$42,305$56,480
Adjustments for Features0-2,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,305$54,285
Total Invoice$39,691$53,711
Adjustments for Features0-2,087
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,691$51,624

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20092012
ModelTraverseTouareg
TrimLTVR6 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats $200
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$7,050$9,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,087

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20092012
ModelTraverseTouareg
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in113.9 in
Length205.0 in188.8 in
Width78.4 in76.4 in
Height70.4 in68.2 in
Curb Weight5,066 lb.4,711 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in59.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in34.9 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 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft370.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122570%
Total Not Requested52530%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
275/45HR20 tires400No
Dynaudio, 620W, 12 speakers350No
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power release, second row seats50No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested210036%
Total Not Requested366564%

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