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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: $43,530

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $12,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,092

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $12,619

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelTraverseTouareg
TrimLTVR6 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,795 $43,375
Base Invoice $32,105 $41,251
2LT Equipment Group 2,500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,750  
Navigation system 495  
Class III trailer hitch 575 515
Cargo cover 140  
Sunroof 1,400  
AWD 2,000  
Executive Package   11,720
2LT Equipment Group 2,375  
Leather seating surfaces 1,540  
Navigation system 436  
Class III trailer hitch 506 445
Cargo cover 123  
Sunroof 1,232  
AWD 1,900  
Executive Package   11,145
Options (change) 8,860 12,235
Options (change) 8,112 11,590
Destination 875 870
Total Price $43,530 $56,480
Total Invoice $41,092 $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: $11,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,093
Model Year20152012
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$43,530$56,480
Adjustments for Features0-1,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,530$54,875
Total Invoice$41,092$53,711
Adjustments for Features0-1,526
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,092$52,185

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20152012
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
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
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 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$7,440$9,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,526

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20152012
ModelTraverseTouareg
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in113.9 in
Length203.7 in188.8 in
Width78.5 in76.4 in
Height69.9 in68.2 in
Curb Weight4,844 lb.4,711 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in59.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 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		70.3 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		116.3 ft370.9 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
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Total Requested117571%
Total Not Requested47529%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
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
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power release, second row seats50No
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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