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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: $32,935

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $20,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,372

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $19,021

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelGolf / GTITraverse
Trim1.8T SELHigh Country
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $29,385 $52,050
Base Invoice $28,210 $49,448
Lighting Package 995  
Driver Assistance Package 1,495  
Door sill trim plates 240  
Lighting Package 856  
Driver Assistance Package 1,286  
Door sill trim plates 200  
Options (change) 2,730 0
Options (change) 2,342 0
Destination 820 945
Total Price $32,935 $52,995
Total Invoice $31,372 $50,393

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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: $12,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,376
Model Year20162018
ModelGolf / GTITraverse
Trim1.8T SELHigh Country
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4310hp V6
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainFWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/55-20
Total Price$32,935$52,995
Adjustments for Features0-8,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,935$44,955
Total Invoice$31,372$50,393
Adjustments for Features0-7,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,372$42,748

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20162018
ModelGolf / GTITraverse
Trim1.8T SELHigh Country
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0 
4WD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150
Following distance indicator $25
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Rear camera mirror $200
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,490$14,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,645

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20162018
ModelGolf / GTITraverse
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in120.9 in
Length179.6 in204.3 in
Width70.8 in78.6 in
Height58.3 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,064 lb.4,363 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in62.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in62.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 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
30.4 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
30.458.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.5 ft398.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested220075%
Total Not Requested75025%

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