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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: $31,925

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $11,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,550

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $10,449

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201620162016
ModelTraversePassatPassatPassat
TrimLTZ1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,575 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $38,141 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
Navigation system 795      
Cargo mat 75      
Sunroof 1,400      
Floor mats   235    
Rear spoiler   375 375 375
Navigation system 700      
Cargo mat 66      
Sunroof 1,232      
Floor mats   185    
Rear spoiler   300 300 300
Options (change) 2,270 610 375 375
Options (change) 1,998 485 300 300
Destination 860 820 820 820
Total Price $43,705 $31,925 $35,465 $38,030
Total Invoice $40,999 $30,550 $33,985 $36,445

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,009
Model Year2013201620162016
ModelTraversePassatPassatPassat
TrimLTZ1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$43,705$31,925$35,465$38,030
Adjustments for Features-1,5350-2,110-2,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,170$31,925$33,355$35,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,430$3,895
Total Invoice$40,999$30,550$33,985$36,445
Adjustments for Features-1,4400-2,022-2,118
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,559$30,550$31,963$34,327
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,413$3,777

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2013201620162016
ModelTraversePassatPassatPassat
TrimLTZ1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr 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$600
Cruise control$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100   
Power liftgate$350   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150 $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150   
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250
Rollover sensor$50   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Trailer sway control$25   
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Glass roof panel(s)$300   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
Rear seat audio controls$25   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Compass$0   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,540$5,005$7,115$7,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,535$0$2,110$2,210
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4400-2,022-2,118

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132016
ModelTraversePassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in110.4 in
Length203.7 in191.6 in
Width78.5 in72.2 in
Height69.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,647 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 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
70.3 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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