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Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Volkswagen Routan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Volkswagen Routan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,175

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,351

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,167

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelAvalancheRoutan
TrimLTZSEL Premium
Body4dr SUT4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $47,000 $44,280
Base Invoice $43,710 $42,465
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 1,985  
Engine-block heater 75 75
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 1,747  
Engine-block heater 66 66
Options (change) 2,060 75
Options (change) 1,813 66
Destination 995 820
Total Price $50,055 $45,175
Total Invoice $46,518 $43,351

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,446
Model Year20122012
ModelAvalancheRoutan
TrimLTZSEL Premium
Body4dr SUT4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine320hp V8283hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-20225/65-17
Total Price$50,055$45,175
Adjustments for Features0-2,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,055$42,800
Total Invoice$46,518$43,351
Adjustments for Features0-2,279
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,518$41,072

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20122012
ModelAvalancheRoutan
TrimLTZSEL Premium
Body4dr SUT4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Dual power sliding doors $800
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, third row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Front side airbags$350 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Console without shifter$150 
Midgate$400 
Overhead console storage compartments $100
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Removable console $200
Rigid bed cover$700 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Sliding center console $50
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Removable rear window$100 
Running boards$350 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Conversation mirror $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power recliner, third row seats $150
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$7,265$9,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,279

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20122012
ModelAvalancheRoutan
Body4dr SUT4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase130.0 in121.2 in
Length221.3 in202.5 in
Width79.1 in76.9 in
Height76.6 in68.9 in
Curb Weight5,841 lb.4,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in64.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in62.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
45.5 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
45.583.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
101.1 ft3140.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ

Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription50Yes
Total Requested1950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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