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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,725

Volkswagen Tiguan SE   
Difference: $7,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,565

Volkswagen Tiguan SE   
Difference: $7,148

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102013
ModelTiguanTiguanTraverse
TrimSESELLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,405 $31,550 $33,725
Base Invoice $25,396 $29,192 $32,039
Class II trailer hitch 320 320  
AWD 1,950 1,950 2,000
Panoramic sunroof 1,300 1,300  
Class III trailer hitch     525
Heated front seats     250
Sunroof     1,400
Class II trailer hitch 283 283  
AWD 1,988 1,988 1,900
Panoramic sunroof 1,148 1,148  
Class III trailer hitch     462
Heated front seats     220
Sunroof     1,232
Options (change) 3,570 3,570 4,175
Options (change) 3,419 3,419 3,814
Destination 750 750 860
Total Price $31,725 $35,870 $38,760
Total Invoice $29,565 $33,361 $36,713

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,031
Model Year201020102013
ModelTiguanTiguanTraverse
TrimSESELLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4200hp I4281hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8300, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/50-18255/65-18
Total Price$31,725$35,870$38,760
Adjustments for Features0-2,950-2,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,725$32,920$36,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,195$0
Total Invoice$29,565$33,361$36,713
Adjustments for Features0-2,744-2,117
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,565$30,617$34,596
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,052$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year201020102013
ModelTiguanTiguanTraverse
TrimSESELLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,615$8,565$7,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,950$2,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,744-2,117

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20102013
ModelTiguanTraverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.5 in118.9 in
Length174.3 in203.7 in
Width71.2 in78.5 in
Height66.3 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,631 lb.4,844 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 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
23.8 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.0 ft370.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft3116.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested12533%
Total Not Requested25067%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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