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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: $35,875

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $12,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,380

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $8,686

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelAvalancheAvalanchePassat
TrimLTLTZV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,305 $40,825 $34,650
Base Invoice $31,389 $36,801 $33,230
3LT Equipment Group 3,190    
Navigation system 2,250 2,250  
Sunroof 995 995  
Rearview camera 250 250  
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    
4WD w/low range 3,050 3,050  
Rear spoiler     375
3LT Equipment Group 2,648    
Navigation system 1,868 1,868  
Sunroof 826 826  
Rearview camera 207 207  
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    
4WD w/low range 2,791 2,791  
Rear spoiler     300
Options (change) 12,670 7,835 375
Options (change) 10,777 6,763 300
Destination 900 900 850
Total Price $47,875 $49,560 $35,875
Total Invoice $43,066 $44,464 $34,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,097
Model Year200820082018
ModelAvalancheAvalanchePassat
TrimLTLTZV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Engine366hp V8366hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionA4A4S6
Drivetrain4WD w/4L4WD w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/17 MPG12/17 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-20235/45-18
Total Price$47,875$49,560$35,875
Adjustments for Features-655-9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,220$48,655$35,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,435$0
Total Invoice$43,066$44,464$34,380
Adjustments for Features-589-8120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,477$43,652$34,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,175$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200820082018
ModelAvalancheAvalanchePassat
TrimLTLTZV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
4WD w/low range$2200$2200 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Front side airbags  $350
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Removable rear window$100$100 
Running boards$350$350 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,545$8,795$7,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$655$905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-589-8120

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082018
ModelAvalanchePassat
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase130.0 in110.4 in
Length221.3 in191.6 in
Width79.1 in72.2 in
Height76.6 in58.5 in
Curb Weight5,963 lb.3,571 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
45.5 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
101.1 ft315.9 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 seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
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 opener100No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested217566%
Total Not Requested112534%

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