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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: $28,495

Chevrolet Trax Premier   
Difference: $185

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,315

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $65

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelTraxJettaJetta
TrimPremier1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,295 $26,245 $29,545
Base Invoice $26,203 $25,195 $28,362
Cargo mat 115    
All-weather floor mats 140 235 235
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325  
Floor mats   235 235
Cargo net   100 100
Door sill trim plates   240 240
Remote start   450 450
Cargo mat 105    
All-weather floor mats 127 185 185
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   270  
Floor mats   185 185
Cargo net   80 80
Door sill trim plates   200 200
Remote start   350 350
Options (change) 255 1,585 1,260
Options (change) 232 1,270 1,000
Destination 945 850 850
Total Price $28,495 $28,680 $31,655
Total Invoice $27,380 $27,315 $30,212

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $579
Model Year201820182018
ModelTraxJettaJetta
TrimPremier1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
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$28,495$28,680$31,655
Adjustments for Features0-540-40
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,495$28,140$31,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,475
Total Invoice$27,380$27,315$30,212
Adjustments for Features0-514-38
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,380$26,801$30,174
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,373

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201820182018
ModelTraxJettaJetta
TrimPremier1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
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$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$25
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments$0  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Metal pedals  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,375$4,915$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$540$40
Value of Feature Adjustments0-514-38

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182018
ModelTraxJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.6 in104.4 in
Length167.6 in183.3 in
Width69.9 in70.0 in
Height64.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,125 lb.2,931 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 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

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

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