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Volkswagen Touareg vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Touareg vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,210

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $4,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,756

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $3,402

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920122012
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregTraverseTraverse
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV6 TDILTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,300 $48,900 $42,800 $32,760 $39,035
Base Invoice $36,203 $44,997 $39,409 $31,122 $37,083
Technology Package 3,350 3,350 3,350    
Lux Package 2,900   2,900    
Class III trailer hitch 500 500 500 525 525
Bluetooth cell phone link 275 275 275    
2LT Equipment Group       3,145  
Leather seating surfaces       1,525  
Cargo cover       140 140
Sunroof       1,400 1,400
Navigation system       1,890 1,890
Technology Package 2,959 2,959 2,959    
Lux Package 2,561   2,561    
Class III trailer hitch 442 442 442 462 462
Bluetooth cell phone link 243 243 243    
2LT Equipment Group       2,987  
Leather seating surfaces       1,342  
Cargo cover       123 123
Sunroof       1,232 1,232
Navigation system       1,663 1,663
Options (change) 7,025 4,125 7,025 8,625 3,955
Options (change) 6,205 3,644 6,205 7,809 3,480
Destination 750 750 750 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,150 0 0
Total Price $47,075 $53,775 $49,425 $42,210 $43,815
Total Invoice $43,158 $49,391 $45,214 $39,756 $41,388

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,243
Model Year20092009200920122012
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregTraverseTraverse
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV6 TDILTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6350hp V8225hp V6 D281hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 11300, 11300, 11?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/60-17275/45-19255/60-17255/65-18255/55-20
Total Price$47,075$53,775$49,425$42,210$43,815
Adjustments for Features-2,355-3,205-2,3550-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,720$50,570$47,070$42,210$43,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,850$2,350$0$930
Total Invoice$43,158$49,391$45,214$39,756$41,388
Adjustments for Features-2,159-2,944-2,1540-638
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,999$46,447$43,060$39,756$40,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,448$2,061$0$994

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20092009200920122012
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregTraverseTraverse
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV6 TDILTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel $100   
Remote start   $150$150
Sunshades, second row $125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo net   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  $25
Glass roof panel(s)   $300$300
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Infotainment 
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Rear seat audio controls   $25$25
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic information   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75   
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding third row seats   $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200  $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Total Value of Features$7,570$8,420$7,570$5,215$5,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,355$3,205$2,355$0$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,159-2,944-2,1540-638

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20092012
ModelTouaregTraverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in118.9 in
Length187.2 in205.0 in
Width75.9 in78.4 in
Height68.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight5,087 lb.4,791 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 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
31.0 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.068.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft3116.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested87569%
Total Not Requested39031%
Lux Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested110048%
Total Not Requested120052%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V8 FSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested87569%
Total Not Requested39031%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested87569%
Total Not Requested39031%
Lux Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested110048%
Total Not Requested120052%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested142573%
Total Not Requested52527%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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