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Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,730

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE   
Difference: $8,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,693

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE   
Difference: $7,829

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelJetta SportWagenTraverse
TrimSELT
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $24,210 $32,760
Base Invoice $23,242 $31,122
Panoramic sunroof 1,750  
Cargo cover   140
Heated front seats   250
Sunroof   1,400
Panoramic sunroof 1,681  
Cargo cover   123
Heated front seats   220
Sunroof   1,232
Options (change) 1,750 1,790
Options (change) 1,681 1,575
Destination 770 825
Total Price $26,730 $35,375
Total Invoice $25,693 $33,522

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,484
Model Year20122012
ModelJetta SportWagenTraverse
TrimSELT
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine170hp I5281hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/65-18
Total Price$26,730$35,375
Adjustments for Features0-2,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,730$32,900
Total Invoice$25,693$33,522
Adjustments for Features0-2,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,693$31,177

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122012
ModelJetta SportWagenTraverse
TrimSELT
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights $125
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$4,090$6,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,345

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Chevrolet Traverse features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122012
ModelJetta SportWagenTraverse
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in118.9 in
Length179.3 in205.0 in
Width70.1 in78.4 in
Height59.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,285 lb.4,790 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 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		32.8 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		32.868.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.9 ft3116.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Chevrolet Traverse specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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