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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Trax Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Trax Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,660

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $620

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,543

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $577

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122017
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTITrax
TrimTDIGTIRPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,935 $24,595 $34,590 $26,100
Base Invoice $23,937 $23,611 $33,207 $25,056
All-weather floor mats 235 235 235  
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,720   1,500  
Sunroof and Convenience Package   2,280    
Mud guards       275
Cargo mat       110
Sunroof       900
All-weather floor mats 185 185 185  
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,651   1,440  
Sunroof and Convenience Package   2,189    
Mud guards       250
Cargo mat       100
Sunroof       819
Options (change) 1,955 2,515 1,735 1,285
Options (change) 1,836 2,374 1,625 1,169
Destination 770 770 770 895
Total Price $27,660 $27,880 $37,095 $28,280
Total Invoice $26,543 $26,755 $35,602 $27,120

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Trax Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,851
Model Year2012201220122017
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTITrax
TrimTDIGTIRPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine140hp I4 D200hp I4256hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8300, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18215/55-18
Total Price$27,660$27,880$37,095$28,280
Adjustments for Features0-150-4,250-3,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,660$27,730$32,845$24,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$70$5,185$0
Total Invoice$26,543$26,755$35,602$27,120
Adjustments for Features0-144-4,079-3,428
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,543$26,611$31,523$23,692
Cost Above Minimum$0$68$4,980$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year2012201220122017
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTITrax
TrimTDIGTIRPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app   $25
Remote start   $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rails   $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125 
HD radio $50  
iPod integration$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system$600 $600 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
USB port   $25
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Digital instruments   $0
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Headlight washers  $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding passenger seat   $150
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Metal pedals $75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$2,040$2,190$6,290$5,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$4,250$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-144-4,079-3,428

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year20122017
ModelGolf / GTITrax
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in100.6 in
Length165.4 in167.2 in
Width70.3 in69.9 in
Height58.3 in64.8 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,125 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft348.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Sunroof and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested102579%
Total Not Requested27521%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Trax Premier

Mud guards
FeatureValueRequested?
Mud guards75No
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Total Requested7550%
Total Not Requested7550%
Cargo mat
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested4050%
Total Not Requested4050%

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