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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: $27,115

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE   
Difference: $20

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,920

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE   
Difference: $115

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017201720172017
ModelTraxPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimLTZ1.8T SEV6 SE1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,230 $25,495 $29,295 $30,995 $33,995
Base Invoice $24,221 $24,450 $28,093 $29,724 $32,601
Cargo mat 110        
Sunroof 900        
Cargo net   100 100 100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325      
Rear spoiler   375 375 375 375
Cargo mat 100        
Sunroof 819        
Cargo net   80 80 80 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   270      
Rear spoiler   300 300 300 300
Options (change) 1,010 800 475 475 475
Options (change) 919 650 380 380 380
Destination 895 820 820 820 820
Total Price $27,135 $27,115 $30,590 $32,290 $35,290
Total Invoice $26,035 $25,920 $29,293 $30,924 $33,801

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $473
Model Year20162017201720172017
ModelTraxPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimLTZ1.8T SEV6 SE1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4170hp I4280hp V6170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6?, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$27,135$27,115$30,590$32,290$35,290
Adjustments for Features-2750-3,625-5,875-5,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,860$27,115$26,965$26,415$29,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$550$0$2,900
Total Invoice$26,035$25,920$29,293$30,924$33,801
Adjustments for Features-2640-3,471-5,626-5,723
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,771$25,920$25,822$25,298$28,078
Cost Above Minimum$0$622$524$0$2,780

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162017201720172017
ModelTraxPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimLTZ1.8T SEV6 SE1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100 $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Active noise reduction$0    
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote start$150 $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250$250
Rear side airbags$300    
Rollover sensor$50    
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75    
Cargo mat$40    
Overhead sunglass holder $25$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$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$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$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0    
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600$600
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0    
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225    
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0    
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25
Compass$0    
Digital instruments$0    
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100$100
Folding passenger seat$150    
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,240$3,965$7,590$9,840$9,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$275$0$3,625$5,875$5,975
Value of Feature Adjustments-2640-3,471-5,626-5,723

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Trax vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162017
ModelTraxPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.6 in110.4 in
Length167.2 in191.6 in
Width69.9 in72.2 in
Height65.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,049 lb.3,231 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Trax vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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