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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: $37,630

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $2,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,529

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $3,312

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102006
ModelTraverseTraversePassat
TrimLTLTZ3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,745 $37,985 $29,950
Base Invoice $30,158 $36,086 $27,513
Leather seating surfaces 1,775    
2LT Equipment Group 2,580    
Navigation system 1,890 1,890 1,800
Sunroof 1,400 1,400  
Luxury #2 Package     5,250
Leather seating surfaces 1,562    
2LT Equipment Group 2,451    
Navigation system 1,663 1,663 1,589
Sunroof 1,232 1,232  
Luxury #2 Package     4,797
Options (change) 7,645 3,290 7,050
Options (change) 6,908 2,895 6,386
Destination 775 775 630
Total Price $40,165 $42,050 $37,630
Total Invoice $37,841 $39,756 $34,529

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,210
Model Year201020102006
ModelTraverseTraversePassat
TrimLTLTZ3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine281hp V6288hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20235/45-17
Total Price$40,165$42,050$37,630
Adjustments for Features-1,170-2,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,995$39,755$37,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$760$0
Total Invoice$37,841$39,756$34,529
Adjustments for Features-1,102-2,1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,739$37,586$34,529
Cost Above Minimum$0$847$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201020102006
ModelTraverseTraversePassat
TrimLTLTZ3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote start $150 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshades, second row  $125
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
CD changer, remote  $200
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Headlight washers  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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$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$350 
Total Value of Features$5,950$7,075$4,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,170$2,295$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,102-2,1700

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102006
ModelTraversePassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in106.7 in
Length205.0 in188.2 in
Width78.4 in71.7 in
Height70.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,791 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.4 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 in37.8 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 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested47533%
Total Not Requested95067%

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 #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested310059%
Total Not Requested218041%

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