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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: $39,245

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $4,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,000

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $3,382

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132010
ModelTraverseRoutan
TrimLTSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $33,725 $36,600
Base Invoice $32,039 $34,102
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 2,440  
Sunroof 1,400  
Heated front seats 250  
Second-row buckets 495  
Engine-block heater 75 75
Premium Package   5,900
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 2,147  
Sunroof 1,232  
Heated front seats 220  
Second-row buckets 436  
Engine-block heater 66 66
Premium Package   5,464
Options (change) 4,660 5,975
Options (change) 4,101 5,530
Destination 860 750
Total Price $39,245 $43,325
Total Invoice $37,000 $40,382

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,019
Model Year20132010
ModelTraverseRoutan
TrimLTSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine281hp V6251hp 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$39,245$43,325
Adjustments for Features0-5,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,245$37,530
Total Invoice$37,000$40,382
Adjustments for Features0-5,401
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,000$34,981

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20132010
ModelTraverseRoutan
TrimLTSEL
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 liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, third row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150 
Front side airbags$350 
Rollover sensor$50 
Trailer sway control$25 
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 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
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
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
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
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger 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 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Total Value of Features$4,200$9,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,401

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20132010
ModelTraverseRoutan
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase118.9 in121.2 in
Length203.7 in202.5 in
Width78.5 in76.9 in
Height69.9 in68.9 in
Curb Weight4,646 lb.4,621 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 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
70.3 ft383.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.3 ft3141.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Entertainment system, ceiling mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
A/V input jacks25No
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested170080%
Total Not Requested42520%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Upgraded instruments0No
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional)0No
Unbranded, 506W, 9 speakers350No
Second DVD player for entertainment system200No
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
Total Requested175047%
Total Not Requested200053%

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