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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: $39,375

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $3,030

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212016
ModelGolf / GTITraverse
TrimGTI Autobahn2LT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $36,945 $36,505
All-weather floor mats 235 150
Cargo net 100  
7-speed automated manual 1,100  
Cargo cover   140
Leather and Driver Confidence Package   2,350
Navigation system   495
Cargo mat   75
Illuminated door sill trim plates   395
Sunroof   1,400
All-weather floor mats 185 136
Cargo net 80  
7-speed automated manual 1,056  
Cargo cover   127
Leather and Driver Confidence Package   2,138
Navigation system   450
Cargo mat   68
Illuminated door sill trim plates   359
Sunroof   1,274
Options (change) 1,435 5,005
Options (change) 1,321 4,552
Destination 995 895
Total Price $39,375 $42,405

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,853
Model Year20212016
ModelGolf / GTITraverse
TrimGTI Autobahn2LT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine228hp I4281hp V6
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/65-18
Total Price$39,375$42,405
Adjustments for Features-7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,660$42,405

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20212016
ModelGolf / GTITraverse
TrimGTI Autobahn2LT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener $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
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
HD radio$50 
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Siri Eyes Free support $0
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,315$7,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-420

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20212016
ModelGolf / GTITraverse
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.8 in118.9 in
Length167.6 in203.7 in
Width70.8 in78.5 in
Height58.2 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,256 lb.4,646 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 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 Headroom38.1 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
17.4 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.470.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft3116.3 ft3

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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 seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested130067%
Total Not Requested65033%

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