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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: $37,815

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $4,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,674

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $5,197

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017
ModelPassatTraverseTraverse
Trim3.6 VR62LTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,950 $36,650 $42,045
Base Invoice $27,513 $34,818 $39,943
All-weather floor mats 185 150 150
Luxury #2 Package 5,250    
Navigation system 1,800 495  
Leather and Driver Confidence Package   2,450  
Cargo mat   75 75
Sunroof   1,400 1,400
All-weather floor mats 145 136 136
Luxury #2 Package 4,797    
Navigation system 1,589 450  
Leather and Driver Confidence Package   2,230  
Cargo mat   68 68
Sunroof   1,274 1,274
Options (change) 7,235 4,570 1,625
Options (change) 6,531 4,158 1,478
Destination 630 895 895
Total Price $37,815 $42,115 $44,565
Total Invoice $34,674 $39,871 $42,316

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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: $1,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,717
Model Year200620172017
ModelPassatTraverseTraverse
Trim3.6 VR62LTPremier
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$37,815$42,115$44,565
Adjustments for Features0-2,620-3,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,815$39,495$41,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,625
Total Invoice$34,674$39,871$42,316
Adjustments for Features0-2,480-3,271
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,674$37,391$39,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,654

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year200620172017
ModelPassatTraverseTraverse
Trim3.6 VR62LTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
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 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, remote$200  
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Headlight washers$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $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
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$100
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$4,380$7,000$7,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,620$3,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,480-3,271

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20062017
ModelPassatTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in118.9 in
Length188.2 in203.7 in
Width71.7 in78.5 in
Height58.0 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.4,647 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in61.0 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
14.270.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.2116.3 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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested320061%
Total Not Requested208039%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse 2LT

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Leather and Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested150077%
Total Not Requested45023%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse Premier

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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