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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: $38,010

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $5,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,133

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $6,179

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182007
ModelTraverseTraversePassat
TrimLT LeatherPremier3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $41,150 $44,450 $31,370
Base Invoice $39,093 $42,228 $29,095
Sunroof 1,400 1,400  
Driver Confidence II Package   475  
Luxury #1 Package     3,250
iPod integration     0
Xenon HID headlights     950
Navigation system     1,800
Sunroof 1,274 1,274  
Driver Confidence II Package   432  
Luxury #1 Package     2,970
iPod integration     0
Xenon HID headlights     839
Navigation system     1,589
Options (change) 1,400 1,875 6,000
Options (change) 1,274 1,706 5,398
Destination 945 945 640
Total Price $43,495 $47,270 $38,010
Total Invoice $41,312 $44,879 $35,133

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,237
Model Year201820182007
ModelTraverseTraversePassat
TrimLT LeatherPremier3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine310hp V6310hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG18/27 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 1080, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20235/45-17
Total Price$43,495$47,270$38,010
Adjustments for Features-4,150-6,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,345$40,545$38,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,200$0
Total Invoice$41,312$44,879$35,133
Adjustments for Features-3,942-6,3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,370$38,494$35,133
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,124$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201820182007
ModelTraverseTraversePassat
TrimLT LeatherPremier3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150 
Following distance indicator $25 
Forward collision warning $200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net  $40
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 automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD player  $125
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Rear camera mirror$200$200 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$8,755$11,330$4,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,150$6,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,942-6,3850

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182007
ModelTraversePassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase120.9 in106.7 in
Length204.3 in188.0 in
Width78.6 in71.7 in
Height70.7 in59.7 in
Curb Weight4,362 lb.3,744 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in37.7 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.0 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.1 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
98.2 ft361.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse Premier

Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1075100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Cargo net40No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested290078%
Total Not Requested80522%

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