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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: $31,165

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $10,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,839

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $9,666

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201220122012
ModelTraverseTraversePassatPassatPassat
Trim2LTLTZ2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,505 $42,145 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $34,680 $39,616 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Navigation system 495        
Leather and Driver Confidence Package 2,350        
Cargo mat 75 75 125 125 125
Sunroof 1,400 1,400      
Rear spoiler     375 375 375
Navigation system 450        
Leather and Driver Confidence Package 2,138        
Cargo mat 68 68 99 99 99
Sunroof 1,274 1,274      
Rear spoiler     300 300 300
Options (change) 4,320 1,475 500 500 500
Options (change) 3,930 1,342 399 399 399
Destination 895 895 770 770 770
Total Price $41,720 $44,515 $31,165 $33,465 $34,220
Total Invoice $39,505 $41,853 $29,839 $32,045 $32,769

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,191
Model Year20162016201220122012
ModelTraverseTraversePassatPassatPassat
Trim2LTLTZ2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine281hp V6288hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$41,720$44,515$31,165$33,465$34,220
Adjustments for Features-3,670-4,49500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,050$40,020$31,165$33,465$34,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,970$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$39,505$41,853$29,839$32,045$32,769
Adjustments for Features-3,475-4,22600-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,030$37,627$29,839$32,045$32,673
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,597$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162016201220122012
ModelTraverseTraversePassatPassatPassat
Trim2LTLTZ2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100   
Power liftgate$350$350   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app$25$25   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150   
Forward collision warning $200   
Lane departure warning $200   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Trailer sway control$25$25   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0   
App support$0$0   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
Rear seat audio controls$25$25   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75   
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
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   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$6,450$7,275$2,780$2,780$2,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,670$4,495$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,475-4,22600-96

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162012
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.3,167 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
Chevrolet Traverse 2LT

Leather and Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested150077%
Total Not Requested45023%

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