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Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Avalanche Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Avalanche Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,315

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $5,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,390

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $3,762

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelPassatAvalancheAvalancheAvalanche
Trim3.6 VR6LTZ66Z71
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $29,950 $37,255 $34,400 $38,445
Base Invoice $27,513 $32,786 $30,417 $33,856
Luxury #1 Package 2,750      
All-weather floor mats 185      
Navigation system 1,800 2,145 2,145 2,145
Sun and Sound Package   320 615 615
Wheel Flare and Molding Pkg.   250 250 250
Front side airbags   350 350 350
Front bucket seats     1,575 1,575
Full-function front bucket seats     920 920
Luxury #1 Package 2,513      
All-weather floor mats 145      
Navigation system 1,589 1,780 1,780 1,780
Sun and Sound Package   266 510 510
Wheel Flare and Molding Pkg.   208 208 208
Front side airbags   291 291 291
Front bucket seats     1,307 1,307
Full-function front bucket seats     764 764
Options (change) 4,735 3,065 5,855 5,855
Options (change) 4,247 2,545 4,860 4,860
Destination 630 875 875 875
Total Price $35,315 $41,195 $41,130 $45,175
Total Invoice $32,390 $36,206 $36,152 $39,591

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,050
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelPassatAvalancheAvalancheAvalanche
Trim3.6 VR6LTZ66Z71
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine280hp V6295hp V8295hp V8295hp V8
TransmissionT6A4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8200, 7200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17265/70-16265/70-17265/70-17
Total Price$35,315$41,195$41,130$45,175
Adjustments for Features0-685-810-3,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,315$40,510$40,320$41,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$190$0$1,520
Total Invoice$32,390$36,206$36,152$39,591
Adjustments for Features0-602-712-2,923
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,390$35,604$35,440$36,668
Cost Above Minimum$0$164$0$1,228

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year2006200620062006
ModelPassatAvalancheAvalancheAvalanche
Trim3.6 VR6LTZ66Z71
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
4-speed automatic $800$800$800
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0 
4WD w/low range   $2200
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Sunshade, rear$125   
Sunshades, second row$125   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist$50   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo net$40   
Class III trailer hitch $250$250$250
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Midgate $400$400$400
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Rigid bed cover $700$700$700
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100$100$100
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Interior air filter$0   
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Removable rear window $100$100$100
Skid plates   $150
Tow hook(s), front $40$40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote$200   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Rear seat audio controls $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 $25
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75 $75$75
Floor mats$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires   $0
Off-road suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,580$4,265$4,390$6,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$685$810$3,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-602-712-2,923

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20062006
ModelPassatAvalanche
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase106.7 in130.0 in
Length188.2 in221.6 in
Width71.7 in79.8 in
Height58.0 in73.6 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.5,414 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.31.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in65.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in61.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in62.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested300078%
Total Not Requested83022%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Wheel Flare and Molding Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75No
Total Requested7550%
Total Not Requested7550%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche Z66

Wheel Flare and Molding Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75No
Total Requested7550%
Total Not Requested7550%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
Front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Console without shifter150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents100Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30034%
Total Not Requested57566%
Full-function front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested200086%
Total Not Requested32514%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche Z71

Wheel Flare and Molding Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75No
Total Requested7550%
Total Not Requested7550%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
Front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Console without shifter150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents100Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30034%
Total Not Requested57566%
Full-function front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested200086%
Total Not Requested32514%

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