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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: $41,585

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $330

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,113

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $34

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelTraverseTraversePassat
TrimLTLTZVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,010 $38,250 $39,200
Base Invoice $30,409 $36,337 $36,669
2LT Equipment Group 2,580    
Leather seating surfaces 1,775    
255/55HR20 1,120    
Sunroof 1,400 1,400  
Navigation system 1,890 1,890 1,800
iPod integration     0
Heated front seats     225
2LT Equipment Group 2,451    
Leather seating surfaces 1,562    
255/55HR20 986    
Sunroof 1,232 1,232  
Navigation system 1,663 1,663 1,589
iPod integration     0
Heated front seats     199
Options (change) 8,765 3,290 2,025
Options (change) 7,894 2,895 1,788
Destination 810 810 690
Total Price $41,585 $42,350 $41,915
Total Invoice $39,113 $40,042 $39,147

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $818
Model Year201120112008
ModelTraverseTraversePassat
TrimLTLTZVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine288hp V6288hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20235/40-18
Total Price$41,585$42,350$41,915
Adjustments for Features0-1,075-1,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,585$41,275$40,910
Cost Above Minimum$310$0$0
Total Invoice$39,113$40,042$39,147
Adjustments for Features0-1,016-939
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,113$39,026$38,208
Cost Above Minimum$87$0$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201120112008
ModelTraverseTraversePassat
TrimLTLTZVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote start $150 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
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$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
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 
iPod integration  $100
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,350$6,425$6,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,075$1,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,016-939

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112008
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

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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 liftgate350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested82558%
Total Not Requested60042%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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