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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: $41,915

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $1,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,147

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $1,779

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelTraversePassat
TrimLTZVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $39,035 $39,200
Base Invoice $37,083 $36,669
Cargo cover 140  
Sunroof 1,400  
Navigation system 1,890 1,800
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   225
Cargo cover 123  
Sunroof 1,232  
Navigation system 1,663 1,589
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   199
Options (change) 3,430 2,025
Options (change) 3,018 1,788
Destination 825 690
Total Price $43,290 $41,915
Total Invoice $40,926 $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: $1,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,580
Model Year20122008
ModelTraversePassat
TrimLTZVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine288hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20235/40-18
Total Price$43,290$41,915
Adjustments for Features-2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,080$41,915
Total Invoice$40,926$39,147
Adjustments for Features-1990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,727$39,147

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122008
ModelTraversePassat
TrimLTZVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote start$150 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
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 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
iPod integration $100
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$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 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,150$5,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$210$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1990

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122008
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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

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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