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Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,630

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $2,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,529

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $3,312

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620102010
ModelPassatTraverseTraverse
Trim3.6 VR6LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,950 $31,745 $37,985
Base Invoice $27,513 $30,158 $36,086
Luxury #2 Package 5,250    
Navigation system 1,800 1,890 1,890
Leather seating surfaces   1,775  
2LT Equipment Group   2,580  
Sunroof   1,400 1,400
Luxury #2 Package 4,797    
Navigation system 1,589 1,663 1,663
Leather seating surfaces   1,562  
2LT Equipment Group   2,451  
Sunroof   1,232 1,232
Options (change) 7,050 7,645 3,290
Options (change) 6,386 6,908 2,895
Destination 630 775 775
Total Price $37,630 $40,165 $42,050
Total Invoice $34,529 $37,841 $39,756

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,210
Model Year200620102010
ModelPassatTraverseTraverse
Trim3.6 VR6LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6281hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17255/65-18255/55-20
Total Price$37,630$40,165$42,050
Adjustments for Features0-1,170-2,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,630$38,995$39,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$760
Total Invoice$34,529$37,841$39,756
Adjustments for Features0-1,102-2,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,529$36,739$37,586
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$847

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year200620102010
ModelPassatTraverseTraverse
Trim3.6 VR6LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote start  $150
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, remote$200  
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Headlight washers$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$4,780$5,950$7,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,170$2,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,102-2,170

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20062010
ModelPassatTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in118.9 in
Length188.2 in205.0 in
Width71.7 in78.4 in
Height58.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.4,791 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.268.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.2116.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested310059%
Total Not Requested218041%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested47533%
Total Not Requested95067%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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