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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: $33,110

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $9,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,688

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $8,312

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelTraverseTraversePassatPassat
Trim2LTLTZ2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,505 $42,145 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $34,680 $39,616 $30,353 $33,230
Leather and Driver Confidence Package 2,350      
Navigation system 495      
All-weather floor mats 150 150 235 235
Cargo mat 75 75    
Sunroof 1,400 1,400    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395 395    
Rear spoiler     375 375
Leather and Driver Confidence Package 2,138      
Navigation system 450      
All-weather floor mats 136 136 185 185
Cargo mat 68 68    
Sunroof 1,274 1,274    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359 359    
Rear spoiler     300 300
Options (change) 4,865 2,020 610 610
Options (change) 4,425 1,837 485 485
Destination 895 895 850 850
Total Price $42,265 $45,060 $33,110 $36,110
Total Invoice $40,000 $42,348 $31,688 $34,565

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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: $10,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,236
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelTraverseTraversePassatPassat
Trim2LTLTZ2.0T 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$42,265$45,060$33,110$36,110
Adjustments for Features0-825-965-1,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,265$44,235$32,145$34,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,970$0$2,850
Total Invoice$40,000$42,348$31,688$34,565
Adjustments for Features0-775-924-1,067
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,000$41,573$30,764$33,498
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,573$0$2,734

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2016201620182018
ModelTraverseTraversePassatPassat
Trim2LTLTZ2.0T 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
Heated steering wheel $100  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key  $250$250
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150  
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$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  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
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  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Compass$0$0  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$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
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power height 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$6,075$6,900$7,040$7,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$825$965$1,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-775-924-1,067

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162018
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.3,275 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 mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested185095%
Total Not Requested1005%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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