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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: $43,115

Chevrolet Traverse 2LT   
Difference: $1,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,774

Chevrolet Traverse 2LT   
Difference: $314

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162009
ModelTraverseRoutan
Trim2LTSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $36,505 $33,600
Base Invoice $34,680 $31,323
Leather and Driver Confidence Package 2,350  
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 1,395  
Navigation system 495  
Second-row buckets 0  
Engine-block heater 75 75
Sunroof 1,400  
Trim Pack 3   600
Navigation Package   1,775
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg.   2,625
Premium Package   4,900
Leather and Driver Confidence Package 2,138  
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 1,269  
Navigation system 450  
Second-row buckets 0  
Engine-block heater 68 66
Sunroof 1,274  
Trim Pack 3   530
Navigation Package   1,567
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg.   2,314
Premium Package   4,538
Options (change) 5,715 9,975
Options (change) 5,199 9,015
Destination 895 750
Total Price $43,115 $44,325
Total Invoice $40,774 $41,088

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,860
Model Year20162009
ModelTraverseRoutan
Trim2LTSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine281hp V6251hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18225/65-17
Total Price$43,115$44,325
Adjustments for Features0-2,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,115$41,980
Total Invoice$40,774$41,088
Adjustments for Features0-2,174
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,774$38,914

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20162009
ModelTraverseRoutan
Trim2LTSEL
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
Remote app$25 
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 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150 
Front side airbags$350 
Rollover sensor$50 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
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
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Conversation mirror $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$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
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$4,875$7,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,174

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20162009
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 2LT

Leather and Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested147576%
Total Not Requested47524%
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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

Trim Pack 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, third row seats25No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested115081%
Total Not Requested26519%
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Second DVD player for entertainment system200No
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested142568%
Total Not Requested66532%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional)0No
Power recliner, third row seats25No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Unbranded, 506W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested237562%
Total Not Requested145038%

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