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Chevrolet Trax vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Trax vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,180

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SE   
Difference: $315

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,902

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SE   
Difference: $478

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelTraxPassatPassatPassat
TrimPremier2.0T SE2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,295 $26,295 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $26,203 $25,217 $30,353 $33,230
Cargo mat 115      
All-weather floor mats 140 235 235 235
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325    
Cargo net   100 100 100
Rear spoiler   375 375 375
Cargo mat 105      
All-weather floor mats 127 185 185 185
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   270    
Cargo net   80 80 80
Rear spoiler   300 300 300
Options (change) 255 1,035 710 710
Options (change) 232 835 565 565
Destination 945 850 850 850
Total Price $28,495 $28,180 $33,210 $36,210
Total Invoice $27,380 $26,902 $31,768 $34,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $239
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelTraxPassatPassatPassat
TrimPremier2.0T SE2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4174hp I4174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$28,495$28,180$33,210$36,210
Adjustments for Features-8350-5,675-5,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,660$28,180$27,535$30,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$645$0$2,850
Total Invoice$27,380$26,902$31,768$34,645
Adjustments for Features-8020-5,429-5,573
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,578$26,902$26,339$29,072
Cost Above Minimum$0$563$0$2,733

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelTraxPassatPassatPassat
TrimPremier2.0T SE2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Active noise reduction$0   
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Remote start$150 $150$150
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning$200 $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250
Rear side airbags$300   
Rollover sensor$50   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Compass$0$0  
Digital instruments$0   
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,400$3,565$9,240$9,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$835$0$5,675$5,825
Value of Feature Adjustments-8020-5,429-5,573

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182018
ModelTraxPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.6 in110.4 in
Length167.6 in191.6 in
Width69.9 in72.2 in
Height64.8 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,125 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.7 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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