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Chevrolet Volt vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Volt vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,595

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,273

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,076

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201320132013
ModelVoltPassatPassatPassat
TrimBase2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,145 $30,425 $32,915 $33,525
Base Invoice $37,579 $29,178 $31,564 $32,151
Premium Trim Package 1,395      
Navigation system 1,995      
Bose 7 speakers 495      
Rear spoiler   375 375 375
Premium Trim Package 1,228      
Navigation system 1,756      
Bose 7 speakers 436      
Rear spoiler   300 300 300
Options (change) 3,885 375 375 375
Options (change) 3,420 300 300 300
Destination 850 795 795 795
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $36,380 $31,595 $34,085 $34,695
Total Invoice $34,349 $30,273 $32,659 $33,246

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,743
Model Year2012201320132013
ModelVoltPassatPassatPassat
TrimBase2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine149hp E+170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$36,380$31,595$34,085$34,695
Adjustments for Features0-1,740-1,740-1,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,380$29,855$32,345$32,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,490$3,000
Total Invoice$34,349$30,273$32,659$33,246
Adjustments for Features0-1,667-1,667-1,763
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,349$28,606$30,992$31,483
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,386$2,877

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2012201320132013
ModelVoltPassatPassatPassat
TrimBase2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row high console$250   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
16 kWh battery pack$0   
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
USB port$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Detailed driving style feedback$100   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Tachometer $75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver 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
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,725$4,465$4,465$4,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,740$1,740$1,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,667-1,667-1,763

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122013
ModelVoltPassat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in110.4 in
Length177.1 in191.6 in
Width70.4 in72.2 in
Height56.6 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,782 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.1 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.6 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Volt

Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested64086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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