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Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Volkswagen Routan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Volkswagen Routan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,520

Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT   
Difference: $5,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,779

Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT   
Difference: $4,759

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelTrailBlazerTrailBlazerRoutan
TrimLTSSSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $27,745 $32,155 $33,600
Base Invoice $25,942 $30,065 $31,323
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package 695 695  
Preferred Equipment Group 3LT 4,065    
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
Power-adjustable pedals 150    
Navigation system 1,750 1,750  
Preferred Equipment Group 3SS   3,435  
Trim Pack 3     2,325
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg.     3,000
Navigation Package     1,775
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package 577 577  
Preferred Equipment Group 3LT 3,801    
Engine-block heater 62 62 66
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,075 1,075  
Power-adjustable pedals 125    
Navigation system 1,452 1,452  
Preferred Equipment Group 3SS   3,212  
Trim Pack 3     2,053
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg.     2,779
Navigation Package     1,567
Options (change) 8,030 7,250 7,175
Options (change) 7,092 6,378 6,465
Destination 745 745 750
Total Price $36,520 $40,150 $41,525
Total Invoice $33,779 $37,188 $38,538

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $915
Model Year200820082009
ModelTrailBlazerTrailBlazerRoutan
TrimLTSSSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine285hp I6390hp V8251hp V6
TransmissionA4A4T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6275, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20225/65-17
Total Price$36,520$40,150$41,525
Adjustments for Features-3950-4,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,125$40,150$36,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,025$0
Total Invoice$33,779$37,188$38,538
Adjustments for Features-3650-4,209
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,414$37,188$34,329
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,774$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year200820082009
ModelTrailBlazerTrailBlazerRoutan
TrimLTSSSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Air compressor $35 
Dual power sliding doors  $800
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Sunshades, second row  $125
Sunshades, third row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net  $40
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments  $100
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Removable console  $200
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails  $250
Second-row under-floor storage  $150
Sliding center console  $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Laminated front side windows $200 
Rear bumper protector$40 $40
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350  
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Voice recorder  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror  $25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$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
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, third row seats  $150
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,755$4,360$8,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$395$0$4,535
Value of Feature Adjustments-3650-4,209

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20082009
ModelTrailBlazerRoutan
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase113.0 in121.2 in
Length191.8 in202.5 in
Width74.7 in76.9 in
Height72.5 in68.9 in
Curb Weight4,418 lb.4,336 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in64.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 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
43.7 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.783.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.1 ft3141.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT

Sun and 6-Disc CD Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Preferred Equipment Group 3LT
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Running boards350No
245/60R18 tires400No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo mat40No
White-letter tires0No
All-terrain tires0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested228054%
Total Not Requested194046%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS

Sun and 6-Disc CD Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Preferred Equipment Group 3SS
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested203076%
Total Not Requested65024%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

Trim Pack 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, third row seats25No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Sunroof900Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Roof rails250Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Total Requested127567%
Total Not Requested62533%
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Second DVD player for entertainment system200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Total Requested112554%
Total Not Requested96546%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested72551%
Total Not Requested69049%

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