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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: $31,430

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $10,580

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820162016
ModelGolf / GTITraverseTraverse
TrimSEL2LTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,245 $36,505 $42,145
All-weather floor mats 235 150 150
Cargo net 100    
Cargo cover   140 140
Leather and Driver Confidence Package   2,350  
Navigation system   495  
Cargo mat   75 75
Sunroof   1,400 1,400
All-weather floor mats 185 136 136
Cargo net 80    
Cargo cover   127 127
Leather and Driver Confidence Package   2,138  
Navigation system   450  
Cargo mat   68 68
Sunroof   1,274 1,274
Options (change) 335 4,610 1,765
Options (change) 265 4,193 1,605
Destination 850 895 895
Total Price $31,430 $42,010 $44,805

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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: $9,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,602
Model Year201820162016
ModelGolf / GTITraverseTraverse
TrimSEL2LTLTZ
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$31,430$42,010$44,805
Adjustments for Features0-1,110-1,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,430$40,900$42,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,970

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year201820162016
ModelGolf / GTITraverseTraverse
TrimSEL2LTLTZ
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
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key$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  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150
Forward collision warning$200 $200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure warning  $200
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
Trailer sway control $25$25
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 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
HD radio$50  
Larger infotainment display$0  
Mirrorlink support$0  
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $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$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$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,040$7,150$7,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,110$1,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,051-1,819

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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 Year20182016
ModelGolf / GTITraverse
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in118.9 in
Length179.8 in203.7 in
Width70.8 in78.5 in
Height58.3 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,054 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Traverse specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse 2LT

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Leather and Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested150077%
Total Not Requested45023%

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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