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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: $39,040

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $8,230

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212018
ModelGolf / GTITraverse
TrimGTI AutobahnPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $36,945 $44,450
7-speed automated manual 1,100  
Sunroof   1,400
Driver Confidence II Package   475
7-speed automated manual 1,056  
Sunroof   1,274
Driver Confidence II Package   432
Options (change) 1,100 1,875
Options (change) 1,056 1,706
Destination 995 945
Total Price $39,040 $47,270

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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: $4,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,752
Model Year20212018
ModelGolf / GTITraverse
TrimGTI AutobahnPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine228hp I4310hp V6
TransmissionS7T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/55-20
Total Price$39,040$47,270
Adjustments for Features0-3,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,040$44,030

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20212018
ModelGolf / GTITraverse
TrimGTI AutobahnPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote start $150
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
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150
Following distance indicator $25
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
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 
Cargo cover$75 
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 automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
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
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Rear camera mirror $200
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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
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$8,340$11,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,076

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20212018
ModelGolf / GTITraverse
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.8 in120.9 in
Length167.6 in204.3 in
Width70.8 in78.6 in
Height58.2 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,256 lb.4,362 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 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 Headroom38.1 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
17.4 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.458.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft398.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse Premier

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested40037%
Total Not Requested67563%

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