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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: $24,825

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $760

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,762

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $751

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012201220122012
ModelTraxTraxJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLTPremierTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,900 $27,295 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $21,984 $26,203 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Sun & Sound Package 1,150          
Convenience Package 450          
All-weather floor mats 140 140 235 235 235 235
Premium Package     1,440      
Rear spoiler     375 375 375 375
Autobahn Package           2,050
Sun & Sound Package 1,047          
Convenience Package 410          
All-weather floor mats 127 127 185 185 185 185
Premium Package     1,382      
Rear spoiler     300 300 300 300
Autobahn Package           1,968
Options (change) 1,740 140 2,050 610 610 2,660
Options (change) 1,584 127 1,867 485 485 2,453
Destination 945 945 770 770 770 770
Total Price $25,585 $28,380 $25,595 $24,825 $26,185 $27,175
Total Invoice $24,513 $27,275 $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: $1,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,506
Model Year201820182012201220122012
ModelTraxTraxJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLTPremierTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/70-16215/55-18205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$25,585$28,380$25,595$24,825$26,185$27,175
Adjustments for Features-3,230-4,8350-875-1,975-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,355$23,545$25,595$23,950$24,210$26,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,190$1,645$0$260$2,575
Total Invoice$24,513$27,275$24,501$23,762$25,068$26,018
Adjustments for Features-3,095-4,6470-838-1,891-622
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,418$22,628$24,501$22,924$23,177$25,396
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,210$1,577$0$253$2,472

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201820182012201220122012
ModelTraxTraxJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLTPremierTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  $1100 
6-speed manual  $150  $150
5-speed manual   $0  
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100    
Active noise reduction$0$0    
Proximity key$250$250 $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
Blind spot warning system $200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100    
Forward collision warning $200    
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Lane departure warning $200    
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
Rear seat pass-through  $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
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    
Android Auto support$100$100    
App support$0$0    
Apple CarPlay support$100$100    
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Navigation system   $600$600 
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
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
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $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
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Metal pedals     $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)    $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$4,870$6,475$1,640$2,515$3,615$2,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,230$4,835$0$875$1,975$650
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,095-4,6470-838-1,891-622

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182012
ModelTraxJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.6 in104.4 in
Length167.6 in182.2 in
Width69.9 in70.0 in
Height64.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,125 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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Even more chrome0No
Proximity key250Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0Yes
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

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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