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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: $28,280

Chevrolet Trax Premier   
Difference: $140

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,120

Chevrolet Trax Premier   
Difference: $109

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720162016
ModelTraxGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimPremier1.8T SE1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,100 $27,025 $29,385
Base Invoice $25,056 $25,944 $28,210
Cargo mat 110    
Mud guards 275    
Sunroof 900    
All-weather floor mats   235 235
Cargo net   100 100
Door sill trim plates   240 240
Cargo mat 100    
Mud guards 250    
Sunroof 819    
All-weather floor mats   185 185
Cargo net   80 80
Door sill trim plates   200 200
Options (change) 1,285 575 575
Options (change) 1,169 465 465
Destination 895 820 820
Total Price $28,280 $28,420 $30,780
Total Invoice $27,120 $27,229 $29,495

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Trax Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $886
Model Year201720162016
ModelTraxGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimPremier1.8T SE1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine138hp I4170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$28,280$28,420$30,780
Adjustments for Features-8100-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,470$28,420$29,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$885
Total Invoice$27,120$27,229$29,495
Adjustments for Features-7770-1,413
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,343$27,229$28,082
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$853

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201720162016
ModelTraxGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimPremier1.8T SE1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Remote start$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Digital instruments$0  
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,850$4,040$5,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$810$0$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments-7770-1,413

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172016
ModelTraxGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase100.6 in103.5 in
Length167.2 in179.6 in
Width69.9 in70.8 in
Height64.8 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,125 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.7 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SE

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

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

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