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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: $31,435

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $8,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,054

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $7,642

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152015
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTITraverseTraverse
Trim1.8T SELTDI SELLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,345 $30,345 $33,795 $41,935
Base Invoice $28,171 $29,131 $32,105 $39,419
All-weather floor mats 235 235 150 150
Driver Assistance Package 695 695    
Cargo net 100 100    
Door sill trim plates 240 240    
Navigation system     495  
2LT Equipment Group     2,500  
Cargo cover     140 140
Cargo mat     75 75
Sunroof     1,400 1,400
Illuminated door sill trim plates     400 400
All-weather floor mats 185 185 132 132
Driver Assistance Package 598 598    
Cargo net 80 80    
Door sill trim plates 200 200    
Navigation system     436  
2LT Equipment Group     2,375  
Cargo cover     123 123
Cargo mat     66 66
Sunroof     1,232 1,232
Illuminated door sill trim plates     352 352
Options (change) 1,270 1,270 5,160 2,165
Options (change) 1,063 1,063 4,716 1,905
Destination 820 820 875 875
Total Price $31,435 $32,435 $39,830 $44,975
Total Invoice $30,054 $31,014 $37,696 $42,199

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,389
Model Year2015201520152015
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTITraverseTraverse
Trim1.8T SELTDI SELLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D281hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18255/65-18255/55-20
Total Price$31,435$32,435$39,830$44,975
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-2,385-5,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,385$32,435$37,445$39,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,050$0$2,470
Total Invoice$30,054$31,014$37,696$42,199
Adjustments for Features-1,0040-2,257-4,748
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,050$31,014$35,439$37,451
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,964$0$2,012

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year2015201520152015
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTITraverseTraverse
Trim1.8T SELTDI SELLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100$1100
6-speed manual $150  
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
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  
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag  $150$150
Forward collision warning$200$200 $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Side curtain airbags$350$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$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
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
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100  
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$5,415$4,365$6,750$9,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$2,385$5,060
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0040-2,257-4,748

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20152015
ModelGolf / GTITraverse
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in118.9 in
Length179.6 in203.7 in
Width70.8 in78.5 in
Height58.3 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,064 lb.4,647 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 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
30.4 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
30.470.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.5 ft3116.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Total Requested57535%
Total Not Requested107565%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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