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Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,130

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $10,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,245

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $7,486

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelTahoeTahoePassat
TrimLTZ713.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,490 $40,435 $29,950
Base Invoice $36,406 $35,531 $27,513
Front side airbags 350 350  
Navigation system 2,145 2,145 1,800
Sunroof 995 1,185  
Satellite radio   325  
Luxury #1 Package     2,750
Front side airbags 291 291  
Navigation system 1,780 1,780 1,589
Sunroof 826 984  
Satellite radio   270  
Luxury #1 Package     2,513
Options (change) 3,490 4,005 4,550
Options (change) 2,897 3,325 4,102
Destination 875 875 630
Total Price $45,855 $45,315 $35,130
Total Invoice $40,178 $39,731 $32,245

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,565
Model Year200620062006
ModelTahoeTahoePassat
TrimLTZ713.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine295hp V8295hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionA4A4T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 980, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17265/70-17235/45-17
Total Price$45,855$45,315$35,130
Adjustments for Features-1,235-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,620$44,265$35,130
Cost Above Minimum$355$0$0
Total Invoice$40,178$39,731$32,245
Adjustments for Features-1,082-9210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,096$38,810$32,245
Cost Above Minimum$286$0$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200620062006
ModelTahoeTahoePassat
TrimLTZ713.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
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
Side curtain airbags  $350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover $75 
Cargo mat $40 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0 
Bodyside moldings$75 $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Running boards$350  
Tubular side steps $350 
Wheel-lip moldings $75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote  $200
MP3-compatible player  $50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Removable third row seats$0  
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$5,125$4,940$3,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,235$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,082-9210

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062006
ModelTahoePassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in106.7 in
Length198.8 in188.2 in
Width78.8 in71.7 in
Height74.8 in58.0 in
Curb Weight5,029 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room61.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in37.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
63.6 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.6 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested304079%
Total Not Requested79021%

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