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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: $2,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,774

Chevrolet Traverse 2LT   
Difference: $2,577

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelTraverseRoutan
Trim2LTSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $36,505 $44,280
Base Invoice $34,680 $42,465
Navigation system 495  
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 1,395  
Leather and Driver Confidence Package 2,350  
Engine-block heater 75 75
Second-row buckets 0  
Sunroof 1,400  
Navigation system 450  
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 1,269  
Leather and Driver Confidence Package 2,138  
Engine-block heater 68 66
Second-row buckets 0  
Sunroof 1,274  
Options (change) 5,715 75
Options (change) 5,199 66
Destination 895 820
Total Price $43,115 $45,175
Total Invoice $40,774 $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: $1,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $489
Model Year20162012
ModelTraverseRoutan
Trim2LTSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine281hp V6283hp 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$45,175
Adjustments for Features0-3,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,115$41,980
Total Invoice$40,774$43,351
Adjustments for Features0-3,066
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,774$40,285

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20162012
ModelTraverseRoutan
Trim2LTSEL 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
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
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 
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
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
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$4,775$7,970
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 Year20162012
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 2LT

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 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 system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested177591%
Total Not Requested1759%

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