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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: $31,469

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $12,876

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,204

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $10,673

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelPassatAvalancheAvalanche
TrimKomfortLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $28,300 $34,305 $40,825
Base Invoice $26,436 $31,389 $36,801
Rear spoiler 479    
Navigation system 1,990 2,250 2,250
Sunroof   995 995
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  
3LT Equipment Group   3,190  
Rear spoiler 310    
Navigation system 1,758 1,868 1,868
Sunroof   826 826
6.0L V8   909 909
4.1 axle ratio   83 83
Transmission cooler   79 79
Adaptive dampers - electrical   930  
Limited-slip rear differential   245  
3LT Equipment Group   2,648  
Options (change) 2,469 9,140 4,535
Options (change) 2,068 7,588 3,765
Destination 700 900 900
Total Price $31,469 $44,345 $46,260
Total Invoice $29,204 $39,877 $41,466

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,526
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,862
Model Year200920082008
ModelPassatAvalancheAvalanche
TrimKomfortLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine200hp I4366hp V8366hp V8
TransmissionT6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG12/17 MPG12/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17265/70-17275/55-20
Total Price$31,469$44,345$46,260
Adjustments for Features0-5,350-5,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,469$38,995$40,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,465
Total Invoice$29,204$39,877$41,466
Adjustments for Features0-4,811-5,199
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,204$35,066$36,267
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,201

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year200920082008
ModelPassatAvalancheAvalanche
TrimKomfortLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
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  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Front side airbags$350  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$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 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Super-heated washer fluid  $100
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 
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
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$3,030$8,380$8,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,350$5,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,811-5,199

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20092008
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 Weight3,344 lb.5,842 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
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
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 surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Remote start150No
Total Requested42513%
Total Not Requested287587%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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