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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: $44,210

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $12,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,656

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $12,055

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelTouaregTraverse
TrimVR6 FSILT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,375 $32,760
Base Invoice $41,251 $31,122
Executive Package 11,720  
Class III trailer hitch 515 525
2LT Equipment Group   3,145
Navigation system   1,890
Leather seating surfaces   1,525
Cargo cover   140
Sunroof   1,400
AWD   2,000
Executive Package 11,145  
Class III trailer hitch 445 462
2LT Equipment Group   2,987
Navigation system   1,663
Leather seating surfaces   1,342
Cargo cover   123
Sunroof   1,232
AWD   1,900
Options (change) 12,235 10,625
Options (change) 11,590 9,709
Destination 870 825
Total Price $56,480 $44,210
Total Invoice $53,711 $41,656

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,172
Model Year20122012
ModelTouaregTraverse
TrimVR6 FSILT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6281hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)620, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-20255/65-18
Total Price$56,480$44,210
Adjustments for Features-1,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,500$44,210
Total Invoice$53,711$41,656
Adjustments for Features-1,8830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,828$41,656

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122012
ModelTouaregTraverse
TrimVR6 FSILT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
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 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Rear seat audio controls $25
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$9,170$7,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8830

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122012
ModelTouaregTraverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.9 in118.9 in
Length188.8 in205.0 in
Width76.4 in78.4 in
Height68.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,711 lb.5,066 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 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		32.1 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		32.168.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		70.9 ft3116.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
275/45HR20 tires400No
Dynaudio, 620W, 12 speakers350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power release, second row seats50No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested210036%
Total Not Requested366564%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
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%
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 mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested132568%
Total Not Requested62532%

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