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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: $31,930

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $10,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,635

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $9,722

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelGolf / GTITraverse
TrimGTI2LT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,295 $36,650
Base Invoice $23,323 $34,818
Autobahn Package 5,530  
All-weather floor mats 235 150
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Leather and Driver Confidence Package   2,450
Cargo mat   75
Cargo cover   140
Sunroof   1,400
Navigation system   495
Illuminated door sill trim plates   395
Autobahn Package 5,310  
All-weather floor mats 176 136
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Leather and Driver Confidence Package   2,230
Cargo mat   68
Cargo cover   127
Sunroof   1,274
Navigation system   450
Illuminated door sill trim plates   359
Options (change) 6,865 5,105
Options (change) 6,542 4,644
Destination 770 895
Total Price $31,930 $42,650
Total Invoice $30,635 $40,357

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,606
Model Year20112017
ModelGolf / GTITraverse
TrimGTI2LT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4281hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/65-18
Total Price$31,930$42,650
Adjustments for Features0-4,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,930$38,300
Total Invoice$30,635$40,357
Adjustments for Features0-4,116
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,635$36,241

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20112017
ModelGolf / GTITraverse
TrimGTI2LT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150
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
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
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
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
HD radio$50 
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
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
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
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,090$8,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,116

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20112017
ModelGolf / GTITraverse
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in118.9 in
Length165.4 in203.7 in
Width70.3 in78.5 in
Height58.3 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,090 lb.4,646 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in61.0 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
15.0 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.070.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft3116.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested252562%
Total Not Requested152538%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse 2LT

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
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Leather and Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested100051%
Total Not Requested95049%

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