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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,940

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $7,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,753

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $6,581

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelJettaTraverse
TrimGLILT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $23,745 $32,010
Base Invoice $22,795 $30,409
Autobahn Package 2,050  
Rear spoiler 375  
Navigation system 900 1,890
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Heated front seats   250
Sunroof   1,400
Autobahn Package 1,968  
Rear spoiler 300  
Navigation system 864 1,663
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Heated front seats   220
Sunroof   1,232
Options (change) 4,425 3,540
Options (change) 4,188 3,115
Destination 770 810
Total Price $28,940 $36,360
Total Invoice $27,753 $34,334

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,951
Model Year20122011
ModelJettaTraverse
TrimGLILT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4281hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/65-18
Total Price$28,940$36,360
Adjustments for Features0-2,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,940$33,575
Total Invoice$27,753$34,334
Adjustments for Features0-2,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,753$31,704

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122011
ModelJettaTraverse
TrimGLILT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $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 recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,390$6,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,630

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122011
ModelJettaTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.4 in118.9 in
Length182.2 in205.0 in
Width70.0 in78.4 in
Height57.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,157 lb.4,790 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 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		15.5 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.568.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.5116.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110049%
Total Not Requested114051%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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