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Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,580

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $4,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,429

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $3,639

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelAvalancheAvalanchePassat
TrimLTLTZ3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,305 $40,825 $29,950
Base Invoice $31,389 $36,801 $27,513
3LT Equipment Group 3,190    
Sunroof 995 995  
Navigation system 2,250 2,250 1,800
Rain-sensing wipers 230    
6.0L V8 1,095 1,095  
4.1 axle ratio 100 100  
Transmission cooler 95 95  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,120    
Limited-slip rear differential 295    
Luxury #2 Package     5,250
AWD     1,950
3LT Equipment Group 2,648    
Sunroof 826 826  
Navigation system 1,868 1,868 1,589
Rain-sensing wipers 191    
6.0L V8 909 909  
4.1 axle ratio 83 83  
Transmission cooler 79 79  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930    
Limited-slip rear differential 245    
Luxury #2 Package     4,797
AWD     1,900
Options (change) 9,370 4,535 9,000
Options (change) 7,779 3,765 8,286
Destination 900 900 630
Total Price $44,575 $46,260 $39,580
Total Invoice $40,068 $41,466 $36,429

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,136
Model Year200820082006
ModelAvalancheAvalanchePassat
TrimLTLTZ3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Engine366hp V8366hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionA4A4T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/17 MPG12/17 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-20235/45-17
Total Price$44,575$46,260$39,580
Adjustments for Features-560-8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,015$45,450$39,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,435$0
Total Invoice$40,068$41,466$36,429
Adjustments for Features-503-7260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,565$40,740$36,429
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,175$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200820082006
ModelAvalancheAvalanchePassat
TrimLTLTZ3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Front side airbags  $350
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net  $40
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Midgate$400$400 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Rigid bed cover$700$700 
Roof rails $250 
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Super-heated washer fluid$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Removable rear window$100$100 
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, remote  $200
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Headlight washers  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$6,340$6,590$5,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$560$810$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-503-7260

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082006
ModelAvalanchePassat
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase130.0 in106.7 in
Length221.3 in188.2 in
Width79.1 in71.7 in
Height76.6 in58.0 in
Curb Weight5,842 lb.3,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
45.5 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
101.1 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested227569%
Total Not Requested102531%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Total Requested069%
Total Not Requested031%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested345065%
Total Not Requested183035%

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