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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: $44,210

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $2,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,656

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $1,179

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelTraverseTouareg
TrimLTVR6 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,760 $39,300
Base Invoice $31,122 $36,183
2LT Equipment Group 3,145  
Leather seating surfaces 1,525  
Class III trailer hitch 525 500
Cargo cover 140  
Sunroof 1,400  
Navigation system 1,890  
AWD 2,000  
Technologie Package   3,350
Lux Package   2,900
2LT Equipment Group 2,987  
Leather seating surfaces 1,342  
Class III trailer hitch 462 442
Cargo cover 123  
Sunroof 1,232  
Navigation system 1,663  
AWD 1,900  
Technologie Package   2,959
Lux Package   2,561
Options (change) 10,625 6,750
Options (change) 9,709 5,962
Destination 825 690
Total Price $44,210 $46,740
Total Invoice $41,656 $42,835

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $547
Model Year20122008
ModelTraverseTouareg
TrimLTVR6 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine281hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10300, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/60-17
Total Price$44,210$46,740
Adjustments for Features0-690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,210$46,050
Total Invoice$41,656$42,835
Adjustments for Features0-632
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,656$42,203

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20122008
ModelTraverseTouareg
TrimLTVR6 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
AWD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
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 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
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 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
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 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$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
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$6,790$7,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-632

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20122008
ModelTraverseTouareg
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in112.4 in
Length205.0 in187.2 in
Width78.4 in75.9 in
Height70.4 in68.0 in
Curb Weight5,066 lb.5,086 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.6 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 ft331.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		68.8 ft331.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		116.4 ft371.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested132568%
Total Not Requested62532%

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%
Technologie Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%
Lux Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested110048%
Total Not Requested120052%

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