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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,904

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $13,566

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,496

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $13,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleTraverse
TrimSSELT
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $32,010
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $30,409
Rear spoiler 479 479  
Heated front seats 225   250
Sunroof 1,000   1,400
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,075    
Rear spoiler 310 310  
Heated front seats 199   220
Sunroof 883   1,232
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,073    
Options (change) 2,779 479 1,650
Options (change) 2,465 310 1,452
Destination 650 650 810
Total Price $20,904 $21,654 $34,470
Total Invoice $19,496 $20,498 $32,671

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,706
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,569
Model Year200820082011
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleTraverse
TrimSSELT
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine150hp I5150hp I5281hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17255/65-18
Total Price$20,904$21,654$34,470
Adjustments for Features0-150-4,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,904$21,504$29,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$600$0
Total Invoice$19,496$20,498$32,671
Adjustments for Features0-142-4,606
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,496$20,356$28,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$860$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year200820082011
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleTraverse
TrimSSELT
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Fog lights  $125
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Trip computer  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$1,640$1,790$6,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$4,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-142-4,606

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Traverse features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20082011
ModelNew BeetleTraverse
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.7 in118.9 in
Length161.1 in205.0 in
Width67.9 in78.4 in
Height59.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,965 lb.4,790 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.0 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		12.068.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		27.2 ft3116.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Traverse specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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