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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: $31,040

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $17,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,740

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $15,073

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201220122012
ModelTahoeTahoePassatPassatPassat
TrimLTLTZ2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,130 $50,765 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $39,181 $47,211 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Luxury Package 1,825        
Navigation system 2,500        
Sunroof 995 995      
Rear spoiler     375 375 375
Luxury Package 1,606        
Navigation system 2,200        
Sunroof 876 876      
Rear spoiler     300 300 300
Options (change) 5,320 995 375 375 375
Options (change) 4,682 876 300 300 300
Destination 950 950 770 770 770
Total Price $48,400 $52,710 $31,040 $33,340 $34,095
Total Invoice $44,813 $49,037 $29,740 $31,946 $32,670

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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: $12,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,944
Model Year20102010201220122012
ModelTahoeTahoePassatPassatPassat
TrimLTLTZ2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8320hp V8170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9300, 10400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-20215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$48,400$52,710$31,040$33,340$34,095
Adjustments for Features-4,460-5,81000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,940$46,900$31,040$33,340$33,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,960$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$44,813$49,037$29,740$31,946$32,670
Adjustments for Features-4,129-5,40500-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,684$43,632$29,740$31,946$32,574
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,948$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102010201220122012
ModelTahoeTahoePassatPassatPassat
TrimLTLTZ2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300   
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$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$300   
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Running boards$350$350   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
Rear seat audio controls$25$25   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Surround sound $250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75   
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300   
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Heated second row seats$200$200   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats$50$50   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Removable third row seats$0$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500   
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200   
Polished alloy wheels $350   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$7,890$9,240$3,430$3,430$3,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,460$5,810$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,129-5,40500-96

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102012
ModelTahoePassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in110.4 in
Length202.0 in191.6 in
Width79.0 in72.2 in
Height76.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight5,637 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 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 Headroom39.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom25.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LT

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Power release, second row seats50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested97553%
Total Not Requested85047%

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