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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: $39,400

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $4,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,810

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $4,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelTiguanTraverse
TrimSEL2LT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,975 $36,505
Base Invoice $32,617 $34,680
Premium Navigation Package 1,020  
Dynaudio 300W 8 speakers 1,130  
Class II trailer hitch 500  
AWD 1,955 2,000
Class III trailer hitch   575
Leather and Driver Confidence Package   2,350
Navigation system   495
Sunroof   1,400
Premium Navigation Package 978  
Dynaudio 300W 8 speakers 1,088  
Class II trailer hitch 430  
AWD 1,877 1,900
Class III trailer hitch   523
Leather and Driver Confidence Package   2,138
Navigation system   450
Sunroof   1,274
Options (change) 4,605 6,820
Options (change) 4,373 6,285
Destination 820 895
Total Price $39,400 $44,220
Total Invoice $37,810 $41,860

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,540
Model Year20122016
ModelTiguanTraverse
TrimSEL2LT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4281hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/65-18
Total Price$39,400$44,220
Adjustments for Features0-1,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,400$42,625
Total Invoice$37,810$41,860
Adjustments for Features0-1,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,810$40,350

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122016
ModelTiguanTraverse
TrimSEL2LT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Rear seat audio controls $25
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,005$8,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,510

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122016
ModelTiguanTraverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.5 in118.9 in
Length174.5 in203.7 in
Width71.2 in78.5 in
Height65.6 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,591 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 Room55.0 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		23.870.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		56.1 ft3116.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Premium Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested32596%
Total Not Requested154%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse 2LT

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested12533%
Total Not Requested25067%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Leather and Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested80041%

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