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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: $42,285

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $1,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,857

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $2,496

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
ModelTraverseRoutan
TrimLTSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $33,795 $37,390
Base Invoice $32,105 $35,857
2LT Equipment Group 2,500  
Navigation system 495  
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 1,395  
Leather seating surfaces 1,750  
Engine-block heater 75 75
Second-row buckets 0  
Sunroof 1,400  
Premium Package   5,850
2LT Equipment Group 2,375  
Navigation system 436  
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 1,228  
Leather seating surfaces 1,540  
Engine-block heater 66 66
Second-row buckets 0  
Sunroof 1,232  
Premium Package   5,610
Options (change) 7,615 5,925
Options (change) 6,877 5,676
Destination 875 820
Total Price $42,285 $44,135
Total Invoice $39,857 $42,353

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $570
Model Year20152011
ModelTraverseRoutan
TrimLTSEL
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$42,285$44,135
Adjustments for Features0-3,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,285$40,940
Total Invoice$39,857$42,353
Adjustments for Features0-3,066
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,857$39,287

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20152011
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-adjustable pedals $125
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
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 
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Conversation mirror $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, third row seats $150
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$4,550$7,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,066

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20152011
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.4,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in37.2 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 ft3140.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Routan specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Total Requested122574%
Total Not Requested42526%
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested135098%
Total Not Requested252%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
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
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
Second DVD player for entertainment system200No
Total Requested212557%
Total Not Requested162543%

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