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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: $15,696

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,895

Volkswagen Passat Lux   
Difference: $14,686

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelPassatPassatAvalanche
TrimLuxVR6LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $30,100 $36,050 $47,000
Base Invoice $28,107 $33,597 $43,710
iPod integration 0 0  
Rear spoiler 479 479  
Heated front seats 225 225  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Sunroof     995
iPod integration 0 0  
Rear spoiler 310 310  
Heated front seats 199 199  
Navigation system 1,589 1,589  
Sunroof     876
Options (change) 2,504 2,504 995
Options (change) 2,098 2,098 876
Destination 690 690 995
Total Price $33,294 $39,244 $48,990
Total Invoice $30,895 $36,385 $45,581

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Lux
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,201
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,504
Model Year200820082012
ModelPassatPassatAvalanche
TrimLuxVR6LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine200hp I4280hp V6320hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8600, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/40-18275/55-20
Total Price$33,294$39,244$48,990
Adjustments for Features0-705-4,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,294$38,539$44,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,245$0
Total Invoice$30,895$36,385$45,581
Adjustments for Features0-654-4,182
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,895$35,731$41,399
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,836$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year200820082012
ModelPassatPassatAvalanche
TrimLuxVR6LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start  $150
Sunshade, rear$125$125 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net $40 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Midgate  $400
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Rigid bed cover  $700
Roof rack  $300
Storage compartment(s) in bed  $100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Removable rear window  $100
Running boards  $350
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive  $15
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels$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$3,100$3,805$7,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$705$4,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-654-4,182

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20082012
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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