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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: $41,160

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $755

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,717

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $430

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820102010
ModelPassatTraverseTraverse
TrimVR6LTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,200 $31,745 $37,985
Base Invoice $36,669 $30,158 $36,086
Navigation system 1,800 1,890 1,890
Heated front seats 225    
iPod integration 0    
2LT Equipment Group   2,580  
Leather seating surfaces   1,775  
255/55HR20   995  
Sunroof   1,400 1,400
Navigation system 1,589 1,663 1,663
Heated front seats 199    
iPod integration 0    
2LT Equipment Group   2,451  
Leather seating surfaces   1,562  
255/55HR20   876  
Sunroof   1,232 1,232
Options (change) 2,025 8,640 3,290
Options (change) 1,788 7,784 2,895
Destination 690 775 775
Total Price $41,915 $41,160 $42,050
Total Invoice $39,147 $38,717 $39,756

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $484
Model Year200820102010
ModelPassatTraverseTraverse
TrimVR6LTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6288hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$41,915$41,160$42,050
Adjustments for Features-1,0050-1,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,910$41,160$40,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$0
Total Invoice$39,147$38,717$39,756
Adjustments for Features-9390-1,064
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,208$38,717$38,692
Cost Above Minimum$0$25$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year200820102010
ModelPassatTraverseTraverse
TrimVR6LTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote start  $150
Sunshades, second row$125  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
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
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Interior ambient lighting$150  
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 
Aluminum trim$100  
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,355$5,350$6,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,005$0$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-9390-1,064

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Traverse features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20082010
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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Traverse specs.

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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