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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: $31,260

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $23,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,908

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $20,816

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220152015
ModelPassatPassatPassatTahoeTahoe
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $51,505 $61,085
Base Invoice $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $47,900 $56,809
Cargo net 95 95 95    
Rear spoiler 375 375 375    
Cargo mat 125 125 125 85 85
Navigation system       495  
Bodyside moldings       275  
Sunroof       995 995
Cargo net 69 69 69    
Rear spoiler 300 300 300    
Cargo mat 99 99 99 75 75
Navigation system       436  
Bodyside moldings       242  
Sunroof       876 876
Options (change) 595 595 595 1,850 1,080
Options (change) 468 468 468 1,629 951
Destination 770 770 770 1,195 1,195
Total Price $31,260 $33,560 $34,315 $54,550 $63,360
Total Invoice $29,908 $32,114 $32,838 $50,724 $58,955

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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: $18,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,134
Model Year20122012201220152015
ModelPassatPassatPassatTahoeTahoe
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6355hp V8355hp V8
TransmissionT6S6S6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18265/65-18275/55-20
Total Price$31,260$33,560$34,315$54,550$63,360
Adjustments for Features00-100-5,035-8,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,260$33,560$34,215$49,515$54,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$0$5,010
Total Invoice$29,908$32,114$32,838$50,724$58,955
Adjustments for Features00-96-4,682-8,221
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,908$32,114$32,742$46,042$50,734
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,206$2,834$0$4,692

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20122012201220152015
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 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power liftgate   $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250 $250
Remote app   $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag   $150$150
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, front    $150
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  
Trailer sway control   $25$25
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
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
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rails   $250$250
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$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Rear bumper protector   $40$40
Running boards   $350$350
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
App support   $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Rear seat audio controls   $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Wireless charging station    $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Compass   $0$0
Conversation mirror   $25$25
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Spotter mirror(s)   $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 $25
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Folding third row seats   $600 
Heated second row seats    $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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power-folding third row seats    $1000
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$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$3,530$3,530$3,630$8,565$12,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$5,035$8,835
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-4,682-8,221

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20122015
ModelPassatTahoe
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in116.0 in
Length191.6 in204.0 in
Width72.2 in80.5 in
Height58.5 in74.4 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.5,467 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in42.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in64.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in60.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in45.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in65.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in60.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in62.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in24.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.951.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.994.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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