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Chevrolet Trax vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Trax vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,795

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $2,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,815

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $2,343

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620122012201220122012
ModelTraxTraxJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLTLTZSETDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,645 $25,230 $18,725 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $21,739 $24,221 $17,977 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Mud guards 275 275          
Sun & Sound Package 1,400            
Sunroof   900 1,340        
Convenience Package     1,350        
All-weather floor mats     235 235 235 235 235
Rear spoiler     375 375 375 375 375
Premium Package       1,440      
Autobahn Package             2,050
Mud guards 250 250          
Sun & Sound Package 1,274            
Sunroof   819 1,287        
Convenience Package     1,296        
All-weather floor mats     185 185 185 185 185
Rear spoiler     300 300 300 300 300
Premium Package       1,382      
Autobahn Package             1,968
Options (change) 1,675 1,175 3,300 2,050 610 610 2,660
Options (change) 1,524 1,069 3,068 1,867 485 485 2,453
Destination 895 895 770 770 770 770 770
Total Price $25,215 $27,300 $22,795 $25,595 $24,825 $26,185 $27,175
Total Invoice $24,158 $26,185 $21,815 $24,501 $23,762 $25,068 $26,018

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Trax LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $368
Model Year2016201620122012201220122012
ModelTraxTraxJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLTLTZSETDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/70-16215/55-18205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$25,215$27,300$22,795$25,595$24,825$26,185$27,175
Adjustments for Features-2,830-4,1350-450-1,325-2,425-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,385$23,165$22,795$25,145$23,500$23,760$26,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$780$0$2,350$705$965$3,280
Total Invoice$24,158$26,185$21,815$24,501$23,762$25,068$26,018
Adjustments for Features-2,711-3,9660-431-1,268-2,322-1,053
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,447$22,219$21,815$24,070$22,494$22,746$24,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$772$0$2,255$679$931$3,150

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2016201620122012201220122012
ModelTraxTraxJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLTLTZSETDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   $1100 
5-speed manual  $0 $0  
6-speed manual   $150  $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100     
Active noise reduction$0$0     
Proximity key    $250$250 
Remote app$25$25     
Remote start$150$150     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes   $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225$225$225
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     
Temporary spare tire$150$150     
Vehicle health reports$0$0     
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment      $50
Cargo cover$75$75     
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250     
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$15$15$15
Rear wiper$175$175     
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)      $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275     
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75     
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0     
App support$0$0     
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325$325
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system    $600$600 
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0     
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225     
USB port$25$25     
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    $0
Digital instruments$0$0     
Fog lights $125  $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer$150$150 $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10      
Visor mirror, passenger$10      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100     
Folding passenger seat$150$150     
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50
Metal pedals      $75
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     
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)     $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Total Value of Features$4,320$5,625$1,490$1,940$2,815$3,915$2,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,830$4,135$0$450$1,325$2,425$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,711-3,9660-431-1,268-2,322-1,053

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162012
ModelTraxJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.6 in104.4 in
Length167.2 in182.2 in
Width69.9 in70.0 in
Height65.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,049 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.7 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft315.5 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 Jetta SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested27523%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
iPod integration100Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested125077%
Total Not Requested36523%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110049%
Total Not Requested114051%

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