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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: $19,450

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $24,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,148

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $23,164

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelGolf / GTITraverseTraverse
TrimGLSLT LeatherPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,390 $41,150 $44,450
Base Invoice $17,138 $39,093 $42,228
Stability control 280    
Cold Weather Package 150    
Sunroof   1,400 1,400
Driver Confidence II Package     475
Stability control 247    
Cold Weather Package 133    
Sunroof   1,274 1,274
Driver Confidence II Package     432
Options (change) 430 1,400 1,875
Options (change) 380 1,274 1,706
Destination 630 945 945
Total Price $19,450 $43,495 $47,270
Total Invoice $18,148 $41,312 $44,879

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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: $12,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,942
Model Year200620182018
ModelGolf / GTITraverseTraverse
TrimGLSLT LeatherPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine115hp I4310hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionM5T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG18/27 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$19,450$43,495$47,270
Adjustments for Features0-11,815-14,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,450$31,680$32,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,200
Total Invoice$18,148$41,312$44,879
Adjustments for Features0-11,222-13,662
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,148$30,090$31,217
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,127

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year200620182018
ModelGolf / GTITraverseTraverse
TrimGLSLT LeatherPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
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 
Cargo cover$75  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
CD player$125  
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Outside temperature display $50$50
Rear camera mirror $200$200
Trip computer $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
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
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger 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$1,390$13,205$15,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,815$14,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,222-13,662

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20062018
ModelGolf / GTITraverse
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.9 in120.9 in
Length164.9 in204.3 in
Width68.3 in78.6 in
Height56.7 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.4,362 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in62.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in62.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.058.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.8 ft398.2 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 Leather

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse Premier

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1075100%

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