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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: $30,885

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $14,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,608

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $10,123

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201220122012
ModelTahoeTahoePassatPassatPassat
TrimLTZ712.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,490 $40,435 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $36,406 $35,531 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Front side airbags 350 350      
Sunroof 995 1,185      
Navigation system 2,145 2,145      
Satellite radio   325      
Cargo net     95 95 95
Cargo mat     125 125 125
Front side airbags 291 291      
Sunroof 826 984      
Navigation system 1,780 1,780      
Satellite radio   270      
Cargo net     69 69 69
Cargo mat     99 99 99
Options (change) 3,490 4,005 220 220 220
Options (change) 2,897 3,325 168 168 168
Destination 875 875 770 770 770
Total Price $45,855 $45,315 $30,885 $33,185 $33,940
Total Invoice $40,178 $39,731 $29,608 $31,814 $32,538

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,009
Model Year20062006201220122012
ModelTahoeTahoePassatPassatPassat
TrimLTZ712.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine295hp V8295hp V8170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionA4A4T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17265/70-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$45,855$45,315$30,885$33,185$33,940
Adjustments for Features-1,455-1,27000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,400$44,045$30,885$33,185$33,840
Cost Above Minimum$355$0$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$40,178$39,731$29,608$31,814$32,538
Adjustments for Features-1,275-1,11400-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,903$38,617$29,608$31,814$32,442
Cost Above Minimum$286$0$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062006201220122012
ModelTahoeTahoePassatPassatPassat
TrimLTZ712.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote start  $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75   
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250   
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300   
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0   
Bodyside moldings$75 $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Running boards$350    
Tubular side steps $350   
Wheel-lip moldings $75   
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75   
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Removable third row seats$0    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0   
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,950$4,765$3,495$3,495$3,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,455$1,270$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,275-1,11400-96

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062012
ModelTahoePassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in110.4 in
Length198.8 in191.6 in
Width78.8 in72.2 in
Height74.8 in58.5 in
Curb Weight5,029 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.2 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room61.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in39.1 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 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
63.6 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.6 ft315.9 ft3

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