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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: $28,270

Volkswagen Passat TDI SE   
Difference: $85

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,020

Volkswagen Passat TDI SE   
Difference: $233

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012201220122012
ModelTraxPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimPremierTDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,295 $25,995 $28,995 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $26,203 $24,929 $27,806 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Cargo mat 115 110 110 125 125 125
Cargo net   95 95 95 95 95
Floor mats   125 125      
Rear spoiler   375 375 375 375 375
Sunroof   800        
Cargo mat 105 86 86 99 99 99
Cargo net   69 69 69 69 69
Floor mats   99 99      
Rear spoiler   300 300 300 300 300
Sunroof   767        
Options (change) 115 1,505 705 595 595 595
Options (change) 105 1,321 554 468 468 468
Destination 945 770 770 770 770 770
Total Price $28,355 $28,270 $30,470 $31,260 $33,560 $34,315
Total Invoice $27,253 $27,020 $29,130 $29,908 $32,114 $32,838

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Trax Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,668
Model Year201820122012201220122012
ModelTraxPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimPremierTDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4140hp I4 D280hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT6M6S6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 780, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18215/55-17235/45-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$28,355$28,270$30,470$31,260$33,560$34,315
Adjustments for Features-4,0850-1,300-4,090-4,090-4,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,270$28,270$29,170$27,170$29,470$30,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,100$2,000$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$27,253$27,020$29,130$29,908$32,114$32,838
Adjustments for Features-3,9260-1,243-3,913-3,914-4,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,327$27,020$27,887$25,995$28,200$28,828
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,025$1,892$0$2,205$2,833

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201820122012201220122012
ModelTraxPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimPremierTDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100  
6-speed manual $150    
6-speed automated manual  $1100 $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100     
Active noise reduction$0     
Proximity key$250  $250$250$250
Remote app$25     
Remote start$150  $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener   $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150
Blind spot warning system$200     
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100     
Forward collision warning$200     
Knee airbag, driver$75     
Knee airbag, passenger$75     
Lane departure warning$200     
Obstacle detection, rear$250     
Rear side airbags$300     
Rearview camera$200     
Rollover sensor$50     
Vehicle health reports$0     
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75     
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Roof rails$250     
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50     
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rear wiper$175     
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250     
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Wheel-lip moldings$75     
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0     
Android Auto support$100     
App support$0     
Apple CarPlay support$100     
CD changer, in-dash $325$325   
CD player   $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
iPod integration   $100$100$100
Media drive   $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system   $600$600$600
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225     
Traffic information   $25$25$25
USB port$25     
Voice control for audio system$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$25
Compass$0     
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Digital instruments$0     
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100     
Folding passenger seat$150     
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  $100
Total Value of Features$5,450$1,365$2,665$5,455$5,455$5,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,085$0$1,300$4,090$4,090$4,190
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9260-1,243-3,913-3,914-4,010

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182012
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.3,167 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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