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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,618

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $16,907

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,267

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $16,339

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013
ModelGolf / GTITraverse
TrimGLSLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $18,390 $33,725
Base Invoice $17,138 $32,039
Stability control 280  
Cold Weather Package 150  
All-weather floor mats 99 150
Cargo net 69  
Cargo cover   140
Heated front seats   250
Sunroof   1,400
Stability control 247  
Cold Weather Package 133  
All-weather floor mats 64 132
Cargo net 55  
Cargo cover   123
Heated front seats   220
Sunroof   1,232
Options (change) 598 1,940
Options (change) 499 1,707
Destination 630 860
Total Price $19,618 $36,525
Total Invoice $18,267 $34,606

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,322
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,100
Model Year20062013
ModelGolf / GTITraverse
TrimGLSLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine115hp I4281hp V6
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15255/65-18
Total Price$19,618$36,525
Adjustments for Features0-6,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,618$29,940
Total Invoice$18,267$34,606
Adjustments for Features0-6,239
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,267$28,367

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20062013
ModelGolf / GTITraverse
TrimGLSLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Outside temperature display $50
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
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$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
Total Value of Features$590$7,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,239

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Traverse features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20062013
ModelGolf / GTITraverse
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.9 in118.9 in
Length164.9 in203.7 in
Width68.3 in78.5 in
Height56.7 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.4,646 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in61.0 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		18.0 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		18.070.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		41.8 ft3116.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Traverse specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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