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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,265

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $8,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,165

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $7,309

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelBeetleTraverse
TrimTurboLT
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,395 $33,725
Base Invoice $22,459 $32,039
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Cargo cover   140
Heated front seats   250
Sunroof   1,400
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Cargo cover   123
Heated front seats   220
Sunroof   1,232
Options (change) 4,100 1,790
Options (change) 3,936 1,575
Destination 770 860
Total Price $28,265 $36,375
Total Invoice $27,165 $34,474

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,035
Model Year20122013
ModelBeetleTraverse
TrimTurboLT
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4281hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/65-18
Total Price$28,265$36,375
Adjustments for Features0-3,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,265$32,920
Total Invoice$27,165$34,474
Adjustments for Features0-3,274
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,165$31,200

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122013
ModelBeetleTraverse
TrimTurboLT
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,960$6,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,274

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122013
ModelBeetleTraverse
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.9 in118.9 in
Length168.4 in203.7 in
Width71.2 in78.5 in
Height58.5 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,089 lb.4,646 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 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		15.4 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.470.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		29.9 ft3116.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested87540%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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