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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: $41,194

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $7,256

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,344

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $5,301

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelAvalancheAvalanchePassat
TrimLTLTZVR6
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,330 $43,650 $36,050
Base Invoice $33,242 $39,940 $33,597
Convenience Package 450    
Luxury Package 1,965    
2LT Equipment Group 2,125    
6.0L V8 1,095 1,095  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,120    
Limited-slip rear differential 295    
Transmission cooler 230 230  
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 3,890    
Sunroof   995  
Navigation system   2,500 1,800
Heated front seats     225
Rear spoiler     479
AWD     1,950
Convenience Package 374    
Luxury Package 1,631    
2LT Equipment Group 1,944    
6.0L V8 909 909  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930    
Limited-slip rear differential 245    
Transmission cooler 191 191  
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 3,229    
Sunroof   826  
Navigation system   2,075 1,589
Heated front seats     199
Rear spoiler     310
AWD     1,959
Options (change) 11,170 4,820 4,454
Options (change) 9,453 4,001 4,057
Destination 950 950 690
Total Price $48,450 $49,420 $41,194
Total Invoice $43,645 $44,891 $38,344

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,306
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,544
Model Year200920092008
ModelAvalancheAvalanchePassat
TrimLTLTZVR6
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Engine366hp V8366hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG14/19 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7300, 10600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-20235/40-18
Total Price$48,450$49,420$41,194
Adjustments for Features-1,950-1,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,500$47,445$41,194
Cost Above Minimum$0$945$0
Total Invoice$43,645$44,891$38,344
Adjustments for Features-1,757-1,7940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,888$43,097$38,344
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,209$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200920092008
ModelAvalancheAvalanchePassat
TrimLTLTZVR6
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$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 
Brake assist  $50
Front side airbags  $350
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Removable rear window$100$100 
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, remote  $200
DVD-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
Rear seat audio controls $25 
Surround sound $250 
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 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,005$8,030$6,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,950$1,975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,757-1,7940

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092008
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 Weight5,642 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Remote start150No
Total Requested40046%
Total Not Requested47554%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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
Total Requested87557%
Total Not Requested65043%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Remote start150No
Total Requested145075%
Total Not Requested47525%
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested150053%
Total Not Requested132547%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Total Requested0126%
Total Not Requested0-26%

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