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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: $28,355

Chevrolet Trax Premier   
Difference: $3,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,253

Chevrolet Trax Premier   
Difference: $3,188

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201320132013
ModelTraxPassatPassatPassat
TrimPremier2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,295 $30,425 $32,915 $33,525
Base Invoice $26,203 $29,178 $31,564 $32,151
Cargo mat 115 125 125 125
Cargo net   95 95 95
Rear spoiler   375 375 375
Cargo mat 105 99 99 99
Cargo net   69 69 69
Rear spoiler   300 300 300
Options (change) 115 595 595 595
Options (change) 105 468 468 468
Destination 945 795 795 795
Total Price $28,355 $31,815 $34,305 $34,915
Total Invoice $27,253 $30,441 $32,827 $33,414

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Trax Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,944
Model Year2018201320132013
ModelTraxPassatPassatPassat
TrimPremier2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$28,355$31,815$34,305$34,915
Adjustments for Features0-255-255-355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,355$31,560$34,050$34,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,490$3,000
Total Invoice$27,253$30,441$32,827$33,414
Adjustments for Features0-244-244-340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,253$30,197$32,583$33,074
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,386$2,877

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2018201320132013
ModelTraxPassatPassatPassat
TrimPremier2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Active noise reduction$0   
Remote app$25   
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $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   
Rollover sensor$50   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Overhead sunglass holder $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
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bodyside moldings $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 player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600
SD Card slot $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   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Digital instruments$0   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding passenger seat$150   
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$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, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,725$4,980$4,980$5,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$255$255$355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-244-244-340

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182013
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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