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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: $27,410

Chevrolet Trax LTZ   
Difference: $5,539

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,285

Chevrolet Trax LTZ   
Difference: $4,457

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620082008
ModelTraxPassatPassat
TrimLTZLuxVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,230 $31,300 $39,200
Base Invoice $24,221 $29,222 $36,669
Mud guards 275    
Cargo mat 110    
Sunroof 900    
All-weather floor mats   185 185
iPod integration   199 199
Heated front seats   225 225
Rear side airbags   350 350
Mud guards 250    
Cargo mat 100    
Sunroof 819    
All-weather floor mats   145 145
iPod integration   176 176
Heated front seats   199 199
Rear side airbags   310 310
Options (change) 1,285 959 959
Options (change) 1,169 830 830
Destination 895 690 690
Total Price $27,410 $32,949 $40,849
Total Invoice $26,285 $30,742 $38,189

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Trax LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,704
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,745
Model Year201620082008
ModelTraxPassatPassat
TrimLTZLuxVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine138hp I4200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 780, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$27,410$32,949$40,849
Adjustments for Features0-1,835-4,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,410$31,114$36,609
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,495
Total Invoice$26,285$30,742$38,189
Adjustments for Features0-1,712-3,964
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,285$29,030$34,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,195

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201620082008
ModelTraxPassatPassat
TrimLTZLuxVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
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 audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,765$5,600$8,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,835$4,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,712-3,964

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162008
ModelTraxPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase100.6 in106.7 in
Length167.2 in188.0 in
Width69.9 in71.7 in
Height65.9 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,049 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.7 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft361.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Lux

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

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

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