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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,875

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $11,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,380

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $10,499

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelTraversePassat
TrimPremierV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,450 $34,650
Base Invoice $42,228 $33,230
Driver Confidence II Package 475  
Sunroof 1,400  
Rear spoiler   375
Driver Confidence II Package 432  
Sunroof 1,274  
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 1,875 375
Options (change) 1,706 300
Destination 945 850
Total Price $47,270 $35,875
Total Invoice $44,879 $34,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,731
Model Year20182018
ModelTraversePassat
TrimPremierV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT9S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20235/45-18
Total Price$47,270$35,875
Adjustments for Features-2,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,355$35,875
Total Invoice$44,879$34,380
Adjustments for Features-2,7680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,111$34,380

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182018
ModelTraversePassat
TrimPremierV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150 
Following distance indicator$25 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Rear camera mirror$200 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,155$6,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7680

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182018
ModelTraversePassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.9 in110.4 in
Length204.3 in191.6 in
Width78.6 in72.2 in
Height70.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,362 lb.3,571 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.1 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
98.2 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse Premier

Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested80074%
Total Not Requested27526%

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