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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: $33,294

Volkswagen Passat Lux   
Difference: $12,141

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,895

Volkswagen Passat Lux   
Difference: $11,172

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelPassatPassatAvalancheAvalanche
TrimLuxVR6LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $30,100 $36,050 $39,405 $46,195
Base Invoice $28,107 $33,597 $36,646 $42,961
iPod integration 0 0    
Rear spoiler 479 479    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,500  
Heated front seats 225 225    
Luxury Package     1,585  
Sunroof     995 995
iPod integration 0 0    
Rear spoiler 310 310    
Navigation system 1,589 1,589 2,200  
Heated front seats 199 199    
Luxury Package     1,395  
Sunroof     876 876
Options (change) 2,504 2,504 5,080 995
Options (change) 2,098 2,098 4,471 876
Destination 690 690 950 950
Total Price $33,294 $39,244 $45,435 $48,140
Total Invoice $30,895 $36,385 $42,067 $44,787

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Lux
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,136
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,390
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelPassatPassatAvalancheAvalanche
TrimLuxVR6LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine200hp I4280hp V6320hp V8320hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8600, 10200, 7300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/40-18265/70-17275/55-20
Total Price$33,294$39,244$45,435$48,140
Adjustments for Features0-705-3,005-4,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,294$38,539$42,430$43,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,245$0$1,355
Total Invoice$30,895$36,385$42,067$44,787
Adjustments for Features0-654-2,782-4,052
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,895$35,731$39,285$40,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,836$0$1,450

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year2008200820112011
ModelPassatPassatAvalancheAvalanche
TrimLuxVR6LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Remote start  $150$150
Sunshade, rear$125$125  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net $40  
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Midgate  $400$400
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Rigid bed cover  $700$700
Roof rack  $300$300
Storage compartment(s) in bed  $100$100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Removable rear window  $100$100
Running boards  $350$350
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
iPod integration$100$100  
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$3,400$4,105$6,405$7,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$705$3,005$4,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-654-2,782-4,052

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20082011
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 Weight3,306 lb.5,841 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
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested75070%
Total Not Requested32530%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested187591%
Total Not Requested1759%

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