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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: $27,410

Chevrolet Trax LTZ   
Difference: $515

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,285

Chevrolet Trax LTZ   
Difference: $514

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201320132013
ModelTraxGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLTZTDIGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,230 $25,200 $24,795 $34,795
Base Invoice $24,221 $24,192 $23,803 $33,403
Mud guards 275      
Sunroof 900      
Cargo mat 110      
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,695    
All-weather floor mats   235 235 235
Sunroof and Convenience Package     2,500  
Mud guards 250      
Sunroof 819      
Cargo mat 100      
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,627    
All-weather floor mats   185 185 185
Sunroof and Convenience Package     2,400  
Options (change) 1,285 1,930 2,735 235
Options (change) 1,169 1,812 2,585 185
Destination 895 795 795 795
Total Price $27,410 $27,925 $28,325 $35,825
Total Invoice $26,285 $26,799 $27,183 $34,383

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Trax LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,223
Model Year2016201320132013
ModelTraxGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLTZTDIGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4140hp I4 D200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$27,410$27,925$28,325$35,825
Adjustments for Features-2,8250-150-2,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,585$27,925$28,175$33,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$250$5,150
Total Invoice$26,285$26,799$27,183$34,383
Adjustments for Features-2,7090-144-2,639
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,576$26,799$27,039$31,744
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$240$4,945

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2016201320132013
ModelTraxGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLTZTDIGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Active noise reduction$0   
Remote app$25   
Remote start$150   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo net$40   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
App support$0   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player $125  
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system $600  
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
USB port$25   
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   
Automatic headlights$125   
Digital instruments$0   
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150   
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$5,765$2,940$3,090$5,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,825$0$150$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7090-144-2,639

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162013
ModelTraxGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.6 in101.5 in
Length167.2 in165.4 in
Width69.9 in70.3 in
Height65.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,049 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.7 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested102579%
Total Not Requested27521%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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