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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: $28,495

Chevrolet Trax Premier   
Difference: $2,935

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelTraxGolf / GTI
TrimPremierSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,295 $30,245
Cargo mat 115  
All-weather floor mats 140 235
Cargo net   100
Cargo mat 105  
All-weather floor mats 127 185
Cargo net   80
Options (change) 255 335
Options (change) 232 265
Destination 945 850
Total Price $28,495 $31,430

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Trax Premier
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,359
Model Year20182018
ModelTraxGolf / GTI
TrimPremierSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine138hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$28,495$31,430
Adjustments for Features0-2,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,495$28,790

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182018
ModelTraxGolf / GTI
TrimPremierSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,550$7,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-94

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182018
ModelTraxGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase100.6 in103.5 in
Length167.6 in179.8 in
Width69.9 in70.8 in
Height64.8 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,125 lb.3,054 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Trax vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL

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

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