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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: $31,615

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $11,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,383

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $10,929

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420182018
ModelGolf / GTITraverseTraverse
TrimGTILT LeatherPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,095 $41,150 $44,450
Base Invoice $24,091 $39,093 $42,228
Driver's Edition 4,600    
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
Sunroof   1,400 1,400
Driver Confidence II Package     475
Driver's Edition 4,416    
6-speed automated manual 1,056    
Sunroof   1,274 1,274
Driver Confidence II Package     432
Options (change) 5,700 1,400 1,875
Options (change) 5,472 1,274 1,706
Destination 820 945 945
Total Price $31,615 $43,495 $47,270
Total Invoice $30,383 $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 GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,145
Model Year201420182018
ModelGolf / GTITraverseTraverse
TrimGTILT LeatherPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4310hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionS6T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG18/27 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$31,615$43,495$47,270
Adjustments for Features0-6,090-8,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,615$37,405$38,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,200
Total Invoice$30,383$41,312$44,879
Adjustments for Features0-5,784-8,227
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,383$35,528$36,652
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,124

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year201420182018
ModelGolf / GTITraverseTraverse
TrimGTILT LeatherPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
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
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
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$100  
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
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
CD player$125  
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Rear camera mirror $200$200
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$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$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,015$10,105$12,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,090$8,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,784-8,227

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20142018
ModelGolf / GTITraverse
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in120.9 in
Length165.4 in204.3 in
Width70.3 in78.6 in
Height58.3 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,090 lb.4,362 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in62.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in62.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 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
15.0 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.058.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft398.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested290095%
Total Not Requested1505%

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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