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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: $31,195

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $10,490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelGolf / GTITraverseTraverse
TrimSELLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,245 $32,760 $39,035
Cargo net 100    
Cargo cover   140 140
Navigation system   1,890 1,890
Leather seating surfaces   1,525  
2LT Equipment Group   3,145  
Sunroof   1,400 1,400
Cargo net 80    
Cargo cover   123 123
Navigation system   1,663 1,663
Leather seating surfaces   1,342  
2LT Equipment Group   2,987  
Sunroof   1,232 1,232
Options (change) 100 8,100 3,430
Options (change) 80 7,347 3,018
Destination 850 825 825
Total Price $31,195 $41,685 $43,290

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,284
Model Year201820122012
ModelGolf / GTITraverseTraverse
TrimSELLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4281hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/65-18255/55-20
Total Price$31,195$41,685$43,290
Adjustments for Features0-85-760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,195$41,600$42,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$930

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year201820122012
ModelGolf / GTITraverseTraverse
TrimSELLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$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  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$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
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
HD radio$50  
Larger infotainment display$0  
Mirrorlink support$0  
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,515$6,600$7,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$85$760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-80-718

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Traverse features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20182012
ModelGolf / GTITraverse
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in118.9 in
Length179.8 in205.0 in
Width70.8 in78.4 in
Height58.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,054 lb.4,791 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in61.3 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		30.468.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.5 ft3116.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Traverse specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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 mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested105054%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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