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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: $42,100

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $2,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,292

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $2,606

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172008
ModelTraversePassat
Trim2LTVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $36,650 $39,200
Base Invoice $34,818 $36,669
Cargo cover 140  
Leather and Driver Confidence Package 2,450  
Sunroof 1,400  
All-weather floor mats 150 185
Navigation system 495 1,800
Cargo mat 75  
AWD 2,000  
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   225
Cargo cover 127  
Leather and Driver Confidence Package 2,230  
Sunroof 1,274  
All-weather floor mats 136 145
Navigation system 450 1,589
Cargo mat 68  
AWD 1,900  
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   199
Options (change) 6,710 2,210
Options (change) 6,185 1,933
Destination 895 690
Total Price $44,255 $42,100
Total Invoice $41,898 $39,292

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Traverse 2LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $466
Model Year20172008
ModelTraversePassat
Trim2LTVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine281hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18235/40-18
Total Price$44,255$42,100
Adjustments for Features-2,2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,995$42,100
Total Invoice$41,898$39,292
Adjustments for Features-2,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,758$39,292

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172008
ModelTraversePassat
Trim2LTVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150 
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 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
iPod integration $100
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
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 
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$8,100$5,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,260$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1400

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172008
ModelTraversePassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase118.9 in106.7 in
Length203.7 in188.0 in
Width78.5 in71.7 in
Height69.9 in59.7 in
Curb Weight4,844 lb.3,997 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 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
70.3 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.3 ft361.7 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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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