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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Routan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Routan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,050

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $3,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,500

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $3,851

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelTraverseRoutan
TrimLTSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $31,745 $44,280
Base Invoice $30,158 $42,465
2LT Equipment Group 2,580  
Personal Connectivity Package 340  
Leather seating surfaces 1,775  
Navigation system 1,890  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,470  
Engine-block heater 75 75
Second-row buckets 0  
Sunroof 1,400  
2LT Equipment Group 2,451  
Personal Connectivity Package 299  
Leather seating surfaces 1,562  
Navigation system 1,663  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,294  
Engine-block heater 66 66
Second-row buckets 0  
Sunroof 1,232  
Options (change) 9,530 75
Options (change) 8,567 66
Destination 775 820
Total Price $42,050 $45,175
Total Invoice $39,500 $43,351

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $271
Model Year20102012
ModelTraverseRoutan
TrimLTSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine281hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18225/65-17
Total Price$42,050$45,175
Adjustments for Features0-4,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,050$40,880
Total Invoice$39,500$43,351
Adjustments for Features0-4,122
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,500$39,229

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20102012
ModelTraverseRoutan
TrimLTSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors $800
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, third row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Front side airbags$350 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Overhead console storage compartments $100
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Removable console $200
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Sliding center console $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Conversation mirror $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, third row seats $150
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$4,350$8,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,122

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20102012
ModelTraverseRoutan
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase118.9 in121.2 in
Length205.0 in202.5 in
Width78.4 in76.9 in
Height70.4 in68.9 in
Curb Weight4,790 lb.4,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in64.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.6 in62.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in31.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.4 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft383.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft3140.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested102572%
Total Not Requested40028%
Personal Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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