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Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Tahoe Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Tahoe Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,040

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $18,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,740

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $15,723

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220112011
ModelPassatPassatPassatTahoeTahoe
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $42,830 $51,465
Base Invoice $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $39,831 $47,862
Rear spoiler 375 375 375    
Luxury Package       1,825  
Navigation system       2,500  
Sunroof       995 995
Rear spoiler 300 300 300    
Luxury Package       1,606  
Navigation system       2,200  
Sunroof       876 876
Options (change) 375 375 375 5,320 995
Options (change) 300 300 300 4,682 876
Destination 770 770 770 950 950
Total Price $31,040 $33,340 $34,095 $49,100 $53,410
Total Invoice $29,740 $31,946 $32,670 $45,463 $49,688

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,593
Model Year20122012201220112011
ModelPassatPassatPassatTahoeTahoe
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6320hp V8320hp V8
TransmissionT6S6S6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9250, 9300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18265/70-17275/55-20
Total Price$31,040$33,340$34,095$49,100$53,410
Adjustments for Features00-100-4,460-5,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,040$33,340$33,995$44,640$47,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$0$2,960
Total Invoice$29,740$31,946$32,670$45,463$49,688
Adjustments for Features00-96-4,130-5,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,740$31,946$32,574$41,333$44,283
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,206$2,834$0$2,950

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20122012201220112011
ModelPassatPassatPassatTahoeTahoe
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100$1100
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100  
FWD$0$0$0  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350$350
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  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
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
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rack   $300$300
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Rear wiper   $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Rear bumper protector   $40$40
Running boards   $350$350
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
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  
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
USB port   $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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Folding third row seats   $600$600
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats   $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Removable third row seats   $0$0
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$3,430$3,430$3,530$7,890$9,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$4,460$5,810
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-4,130-5,405

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20122011
ModelPassatTahoe
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in116.0 in
Length191.6 in202.0 in
Width72.2 in79.0 in
Height58.5 in76.9 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.5,637 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.26.0 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 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in25.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.960.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.9108.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested87581%
Total Not Requested20019%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Power release, second row seats50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested97553%
Total Not Requested85047%

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