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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: $31,720

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $17,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,372

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $15,209

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132012
ModelPassatPassatPassatAvalanche
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $30,425 $32,915 $33,525 $47,000
Base Invoice $29,178 $31,564 $32,151 $43,710
Cargo mat 125 125 125  
Rear spoiler 375 375 375  
Sunroof       995
Cargo mat 99 99 99  
Rear spoiler 300 300 300  
Sunroof       876
Options (change) 500 500 500 995
Options (change) 399 399 399 876
Destination 795 795 795 995
Total Price $31,720 $34,210 $34,820 $48,990
Total Invoice $30,372 $32,758 $33,345 $45,581

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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: $12,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,022
Model Year2013201320132012
ModelPassatPassatPassatAvalanche
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6320hp V8
TransmissionT6S6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18275/55-20
Total Price$31,720$34,210$34,820$48,990
Adjustments for Features00-100-4,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,720$34,210$34,720$44,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,490$3,000$0
Total Invoice$30,372$32,758$33,345$45,581
Adjustments for Features00-96-4,187
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,372$32,758$33,249$41,394
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,386$2,877$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year2013201320132012
ModelPassatPassatPassatAvalanche
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100 
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor   $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control   $25
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch   $300
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Midgate   $400
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$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$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear bumper protector   $40
Removable rear window   $100
Running boards   $350
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Rear seat audio controls   $25
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
USB port   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates   $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$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 
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$3,215$3,215$3,315$7,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-4,187

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20132012
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.5,841 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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