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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: $31,165

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $10,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,839

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $7,792

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelPassatPassatPassatAvalancheAvalanche
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $34,305 $40,825
Base Invoice $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $31,389 $36,801
Rear spoiler 375 375 375    
Cargo mat 125 125 125    
3LT Equipment Group       3,190  
Navigation system       2,250 2,250
Sunroof       995 995
Rear spoiler 300 300 300    
Cargo mat 99 99 99    
3LT Equipment Group       2,648  
Navigation system       1,868 1,868
Sunroof       826 826
Options (change) 500 500 500 6,435 3,245
Options (change) 399 399 399 5,342 2,694
Destination 770 770 770 900 900
Total Price $31,165 $33,465 $34,220 $41,640 $44,970
Total Invoice $29,839 $32,045 $32,769 $37,631 $40,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,021
Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelPassatPassatPassatAvalancheAvalanche
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6320hp V8320hp V8
TransmissionT6S6S6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18265/70-17275/55-20
Total Price$31,165$33,465$34,220$41,640$44,970
Adjustments for Features00-100-1,960-3,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,165$33,465$34,120$39,680$41,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$0$1,880
Total Invoice$29,839$32,045$32,769$37,631$40,395
Adjustments for Features00-96-1,771-3,063
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,839$32,045$32,673$35,860$37,332
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,206$2,834$0$1,472

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelPassatPassatPassatAvalancheAvalanche
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100  
4-speed automatic   $800$800
FWD$0$0$0  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Front side airbags$350$350$350  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch   $300$300
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150$150
Midgate   $400$400
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$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$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents   $100$100
Super-heated washer fluid    $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Rear bumper protector   $40$40
Removable rear window   $100$100
Running boards   $350$350
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Rear seat audio controls   $25$25
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks    $200
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$3,630$3,630$3,730$5,590$7,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$1,960$3,410
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-1,771-3,063

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20122008
ModelPassatAvalanche
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase110.4 in130.0 in
Length191.6 in221.3 in
Width72.2 in79.1 in
Height58.5 in76.6 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.5,743 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.31.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in62.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft345.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.9101.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
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, rear250No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested197560%
Total Not Requested132540%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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