Chevrolet Traverse Chevrolet Traverse 2009 Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2007

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,060

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $5,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,294

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $5,489

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092007
ModelTraversePassat
TrimLTZ3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $39,975 $31,370
Base Invoice $37,776 $29,095
Sunroof 1,400  
Luxury #1 Package   3,250
Navigation system   1,800
Sunroof 1,232  
Luxury #1 Package   2,970
Navigation system   1,589
Options (change) 1,400 5,050
Options (change) 1,232 4,559
Destination 775 640
Total Price $42,150 $37,060
Total Invoice $39,783 $34,294

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Chevrolet Traverse dealer quotes or Volkswagen Passat dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,875
Model Year20092007
ModelTraversePassat
TrimLTZ3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine288hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 1080, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20235/45-17
Total Price$42,150$37,060
Adjustments for Features-2,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,380$37,060
Total Invoice$39,783$34,294
Adjustments for Features-2,6140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,169$34,294

Return to top

Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092007
ModelTraversePassat
TrimLTZ3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote start$150 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$6,300$3,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6140

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092007
ModelTraversePassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase118.9 in106.7 in
Length205.0 in188.0 in
Width78.4 in71.7 in
Height70.4 in59.7 in
Curb Weight4,790 lb.3,744 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in37.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.4 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft361.7 ft3

Return to top

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?
Sunshades, second row125No
Cargo net40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested285077%
Total Not Requested85523%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Chevrolet models.