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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,255

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $9,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,478

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $8,707

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelJettaTraverse
TrimTDILT
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $24,615 $32,760
Base Invoice $23,200 $31,122
Navigation system 1,790 1,890
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Panoramic sunroof 1,300  
Cargo cover   140
Heated front seats   250
Sunroof   1,400
Navigation system 1,581 1,663
6-speed automated manual 1,099  
Panoramic sunroof 1,148  
Cargo cover   123
Heated front seats   220
Sunroof   1,232
Options (change) 4,190 3,680
Options (change) 3,828 3,238
Destination 750 825
Gas Tax -1,300 0
Total Price $28,255 $37,265
Total Invoice $26,478 $35,185

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,912
Model Year20102012
ModelJettaTraverse
TrimTDILT
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine140hp I4 D281hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16255/65-18
Total Price$28,255$37,265
Adjustments for Features0-2,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,255$34,305
Total Invoice$26,478$35,185
Adjustments for Features0-2,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,478$32,390

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20102012
ModelJettaTraverse
TrimTDILT
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights $125
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$3,955$6,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,795

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20102012
ModelJettaTraverse
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in118.9 in
Length179.3 in205.0 in
Width70.1 in78.4 in
Height59.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.4,790 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 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		32.8 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		32.868.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.9 ft3116.4 ft3

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

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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