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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: $39,580

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $8,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,429

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $6,430

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelPassatAvalancheAvalanche
Trim3.6 VR6LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $29,950 $34,305 $40,825
Base Invoice $27,513 $31,389 $36,801
Luxury #2 Package 5,250    
Navigation system 1,800 2,250 2,250
AWD 1,950    
3LT Equipment Group   3,190  
4WD w/low range   3,050 3,050
6.0L V8   1,095 1,095
4.1 axle ratio   100 100
Transmission cooler   95 95
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,120  
Limited-slip rear differential   295  
Sunroof   995 995
Rain-sensing wipers   230  
Luxury #2 Package 4,797    
Navigation system 1,589 1,868 1,868
AWD 1,900    
3LT Equipment Group   2,648  
4WD w/low range   2,791 2,791
6.0L V8   909 909
4.1 axle ratio   83 83
Transmission cooler   79 79
Adaptive dampers - electrical   930  
Limited-slip rear differential   245  
Sunroof   826 826
Rain-sensing wipers   191  
Options (change) 9,000 12,420 7,585
Options (change) 8,286 10,570 6,556
Destination 630 900 900
Total Price $39,580 $47,625 $49,310
Total Invoice $36,429 $42,859 $44,257

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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: $5,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,910
Model Year200620082008
ModelPassatAvalancheAvalanche
Trim3.6 VR6LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine280hp V6366hp V8366hp V8
TransmissionT6A4A4
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG12/17 MPG12/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17265/70-17275/55-20
Total Price$39,580$47,625$49,310
Adjustments for Features0-2,800-3,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,580$44,825$46,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,435
Total Invoice$36,429$42,859$44,257
Adjustments for Features0-2,520-2,737
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,429$40,339$41,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,181

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year200620082008
ModelPassatAvalancheAvalanche
Trim3.6 VR6LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote start $150$150
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $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  
Front side airbags$350  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net$40  
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Midgate $400$400
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Rigid bed cover $700$700
Roof rails  $250
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100$100
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Super-heated washer fluid $100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Removable rear window $100$100
Running boards $350$350
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, remote$200  
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Headlight washers$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$5,780$8,580$8,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,800$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,520-2,737

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20062008
ModelPassatAvalanche
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase106.7 in130.0 in
Length188.2 in221.3 in
Width71.7 in79.1 in
Height58.0 in76.6 in
Curb Weight3,829 lb.5,963 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.31.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in62.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft345.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.2101.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested345065%
Total Not Requested183035%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%
Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested227569%
Total Not Requested102531%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%

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