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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: $17,317

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,267

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $16,788

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017
ModelGolf / GTITraverseTraverse
TrimGLSLT2LT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,390 $34,100 $36,650
Base Invoice $17,138 $32,395 $34,818
Stability control 280    
Cold Weather Package 150    
All-weather floor mats 99 150 150
Cargo net 69    
Cargo cover   140 140
Heated front seats   250  
Sunroof   1,400 1,400
Stability control 247    
Cold Weather Package 133    
All-weather floor mats 64 136 136
Cargo net 55    
Cargo cover   127 127
Heated front seats   228  
Sunroof   1,274 1,274
Options (change) 598 1,940 1,690
Options (change) 499 1,765 1,537
Destination 630 895 895
Total Price $19,618 $36,935 $39,235
Total Invoice $18,267 $35,055 $37,250

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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: $10,757
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,562
Model Year200620172017
ModelGolf / GTITraverseTraverse
TrimGLSLT2LT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine115hp I4281hp V6281hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15255/65-18255/65-18
Total Price$19,618$36,935$39,235
Adjustments for Features0-6,560-7,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,618$30,375$31,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,275
Total Invoice$18,267$35,055$37,250
Adjustments for Features0-6,226-7,201
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,267$28,829$30,049
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,220

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year200620172017
ModelGolf / GTITraverseTraverse
TrimGLSLT2LT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250$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$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Satellite radio $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding third row seats $600$600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$940$7,500$8,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,560$7,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,226-7,201

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20062017
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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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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse 2LT

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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