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Chevrolet Trax vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Trax vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,618

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $5,707

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,267

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $5,991

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162006
ModelTraxTraxGolf / GTI
TrimLTLTZGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,645 $25,230 $18,390
Base Invoice $21,739 $24,221 $17,138
Cargo mat 110 110  
Mud guards 275 275  
Sun & Sound Package 1,400    
Sunroof   900  
Stability control     280
Cold Weather Package     150
Cargo net     69
All-weather floor mats     99
Cargo mat 100 100  
Mud guards 250 250  
Sun & Sound Package 1,274    
Sunroof   819  
Stability control     247
Cold Weather Package     133
Cargo net     55
All-weather floor mats     64
Options (change) 1,785 1,285 598
Options (change) 1,624 1,169 499
Destination 895 895 630
Total Price $25,325 $27,410 $19,618
Total Invoice $24,258 $26,285 $18,267

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,637
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,092
Model Year201620162006
ModelTraxTraxGolf / GTI
TrimLTLTZGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4138hp I4115hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/70-16215/55-18195/65-15
Total Price$25,325$27,410$19,618
Adjustments for Features-4,070-5,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,255$22,135$19,618
Cost Above Minimum$0$880$0
Total Invoice$24,258$26,285$18,267
Adjustments for Features-3,899-5,0580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,359$21,227$18,267
Cost Above Minimum$0$868$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201620162006
ModelTraxTraxGolf / GTI
TrimLTLTZGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
CD player  $125
Satellite radio$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Fog lights $125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Total Value of Features$4,910$6,115$840
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,070$5,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,899-5,0580

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162006
ModelTraxGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.6 in98.9 in
Length167.2 in164.9 in
Width69.9 in68.3 in
Height65.9 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,049 lb.3,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.7 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Trax LT

Sun & Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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