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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: $32,875

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $7,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,503

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $6,637

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020182018
ModelTraverseTraversePassatPassat
TrimLTLTZ2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,745 $37,985 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $30,158 $36,086 $30,353 $33,230
Personal Connectivity Package 340      
Leather seating surfaces 1,775      
2LT Equipment Group 2,580      
Navigation system 1,890 1,890    
Sunroof 1,400 1,400    
Rear spoiler     375 375
Personal Connectivity Package 299      
Leather seating surfaces 1,562      
2LT Equipment Group 2,451      
Navigation system 1,663 1,663    
Sunroof 1,232 1,232    
Rear spoiler     300 300
Options (change) 7,985 3,290 375 375
Options (change) 7,207 2,895 300 300
Destination 775 775 850 850
Total Price $40,505 $42,050 $32,875 $35,875
Total Invoice $38,140 $39,756 $31,503 $34,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,807
Model Year2010201020182018
ModelTraverseTraversePassatPassat
TrimLTLTZ2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine281hp V6288hp V6174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$40,505$42,050$32,875$35,875
Adjustments for Features0-775-2,265-2,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,505$41,275$30,610$33,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$770$0$2,850
Total Invoice$38,140$39,756$31,503$34,380
Adjustments for Features0-733-2,170-2,314
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,140$39,023$29,333$32,066
Cost Above Minimum$0$883$0$2,733

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2010201020182018
ModelTraverseTraversePassatPassat
TrimLTLTZ2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$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$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
HD radio  $50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Compass$0$0  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25  
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights  $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 fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,550$6,325$7,815$7,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$775$2,265$2,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-733-2,170-2,314

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102018
ModelTraversePassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in110.4 in
Length205.0 in191.6 in
Width78.4 in72.2 in
Height70.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,791 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in39.1 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 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Personal Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested70049%
Total Not Requested72551%

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