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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: $29,865

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $11,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,701

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $10,337

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelBeetleTraverse
TrimTurboLT
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,395 $33,795
Base Invoice $22,459 $32,105
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000  
Navigation Package 1,600  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Leather seating surfaces   1,750
2LT Equipment Group   2,500
Cargo cover   140
Navigation system   495
Sunroof   1,400
Illuminated door sill trim plates   400
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880  
Navigation Package 1,536  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Leather seating surfaces   1,540
2LT Equipment Group   2,375
Cargo cover   123
Navigation system   436
Sunroof   1,232
Illuminated door sill trim plates   352
Options (change) 5,700 6,685
Options (change) 5,472 6,058
Destination 770 875
Total Price $29,865 $41,355
Total Invoice $28,701 $39,038

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,471
Model Year20122015
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?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/65-18
Total Price$29,865$41,355
Adjustments for Features0-5,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,865$36,200
Total Invoice$28,701$39,038
Adjustments for Features0-4,866
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,701$34,172

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122015
ModelBeetleTraverse
TrimTurboLT
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener $100
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 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
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 
App support $0
iPod integration$100 
Rear seat audio controls $25
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
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 
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,210$8,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,866

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122015
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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested87540%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Total Requested22514%
Total Not Requested142586%

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