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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: $37,060

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $4,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,294

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $4,819

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720112011
ModelPassatTraverseTraverse
Trim3.6 VR6LTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,370 $32,010 $38,250
Base Invoice $29,095 $30,409 $36,337
Luxury #1 Package 3,250    
Navigation system 1,800 1,890 1,890
iPod integration 0    
2LT Equipment Group   2,580  
Leather seating surfaces   1,775  
255/55HR20   1,120  
Sunroof   1,400 1,400
Luxury #1 Package 2,970    
Navigation system 1,589 1,663 1,663
iPod integration 0    
2LT Equipment Group   2,451  
Leather seating surfaces   1,562  
255/55HR20   986  
Sunroof   1,232 1,232
Options (change) 5,050 8,765 3,290
Options (change) 4,559 7,894 2,895
Destination 640 810 810
Total Price $37,060 $41,585 $42,350
Total Invoice $34,294 $39,113 $40,042

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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: $2,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,129
Model Year200720112011
ModelPassatTraverseTraverse
Trim3.6 VR6LTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6288hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$37,060$41,585$42,350
Adjustments for Features0-1,695-2,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,060$39,890$39,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$310$0
Total Invoice$34,294$39,113$40,042
Adjustments for Features0-1,594-2,619
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,294$37,519$37,423
Cost Above Minimum$0$96$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year200720112011
ModelPassatTraverseTraverse
Trim3.6 VR6LTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start  $150
Sunshades, second row$125  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
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
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
iPod integration$100  
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
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$3,730$5,425$6,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,695$2,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,594-2,619

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20072011
ModelPassatTraverse
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in118.9 in
Length188.0 in205.0 in
Width71.7 in78.4 in
Height59.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,744 lb.4,790 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 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 Headroom38.6 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
35.8 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.868.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.7 ft3116.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Cargo net40No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested285077%
Total Not Requested85523%

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%
255/55HR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/55HR20 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
288 hp@6300
270 lb-ft@3400
1000Yes
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%
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 liftgate350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested82558%
Total Not Requested60042%

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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