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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: $31,365

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $10,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,141

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $9,153

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTITraverseTraverse
TrimGTIRLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,595 $34,590 $32,760 $39,035
Base Invoice $23,611 $33,207 $31,122 $37,083
Autobahn Package 6,000      
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500    
Leather seating surfaces     1,525  
2LT Equipment Group     3,145  
Cargo cover     140 140
Sunroof     1,400 1,400
Navigation system     1,890 1,890
Autobahn Package 5,760      
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440    
Leather seating surfaces     1,342  
2LT Equipment Group     2,987  
Cargo cover     123 123
Sunroof     1,232 1,232
Navigation system     1,663 1,663
Options (change) 6,000 1,500 8,100 3,430
Options (change) 5,760 1,440 7,347 3,018
Destination 770 770 825 825
Total Price $31,365 $36,860 $41,685 $43,290
Total Invoice $30,141 $35,417 $39,294 $40,926

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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: $5,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,005
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTITraverseTraverse
TrimGTIRLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4256hp I4281hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18255/65-18255/55-20
Total Price$31,365$36,860$41,685$43,290
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-4,400-5,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,365$34,910$37,285$38,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,545$0$930
Total Invoice$30,141$35,417$39,294$40,926
Adjustments for Features0-1,874-4,148-4,798
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,141$33,543$35,146$36,128
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,402$0$982

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTITraverseTraverse
TrimGTIRLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote start  $150$150
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
iPod integration$100$100  
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25
SD Card slot$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Headlight washers $50  
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$2,815$4,765$7,215$7,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$4,400$5,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,874-4,148-4,798

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122012
ModelGolf / GTITraverse
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in118.9 in
Length165.4 in205.0 in
Width70.3 in78.4 in
Height58.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.4,791 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 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
15.0 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.068.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft3116.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
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%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested52527%
Total Not Requested142573%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

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 audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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