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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: $43,595

Chevrolet Traverse LT Leather   
Difference: $1,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,403

Chevrolet Traverse LT Leather   
Difference: $1,948

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelTraverseTraverseRoutan
TrimLT LeatherPremierSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $41,150 $44,450 $44,280
Base Invoice $39,093 $42,228 $42,465
Engine-block heater 100 100 75
Sunroof 1,400 1,400  
Driver Confidence II Package   475  
Engine-block heater 91 91 66
Sunroof 1,274 1,274  
Driver Confidence II Package   432  
Options (change) 1,500 1,975 75
Options (change) 1,365 1,797 66
Destination 945 945 820
Total Price $43,595 $47,370 $45,175
Total Invoice $41,403 $44,970 $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: $1,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $801
Model Year201820182012
ModelTraverseTraverseRoutan
TrimLT LeatherPremierSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine310hp V6310hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG18/27 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20225/65-17
Total Price$43,595$47,370$45,175
Adjustments for Features0-2,575-2,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,595$44,795$42,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,200$0
Total Invoice$41,403$44,970$43,351
Adjustments for Features0-2,445-2,749
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,403$42,525$40,602
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,122$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year201820182012
ModelTraverseTraverseRoutan
TrimLT LeatherPremierSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors  $800
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Sunshades, third row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150 
Following distance indicator $25 
Forward collision warning $200 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter$150$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
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
DVD-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice recorder  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Conversation mirror  $25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Rear camera mirror$200$200 
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$350 
Total Value of Features$6,380$8,955$9,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,575$2,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,445-2,749

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20182012
ModelTraverseRoutan
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase120.9 in121.2 in
Length204.3 in202.5 in
Width78.6 in76.9 in
Height70.7 in68.9 in
Curb Weight4,362 lb.4,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.1 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in64.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.5 in62.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.5 in31.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.0 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.1 ft383.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
98.2 ft3140.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse Premier

Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1075100%

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