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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: $42,100

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $2,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,292

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $2,606

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelPassatTraverse
TrimVR62LT
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $39,200 $36,650
Base Invoice $36,669 $34,818
All-weather floor mats 185 150
Heated front seats 225  
Navigation system 1,800 495
iPod integration 0  
Cargo cover   140
Leather and Driver Confidence Package   2,450
Cargo mat   75
Sunroof   1,400
AWD   2,000
All-weather floor mats 145 136
Heated front seats 199  
Navigation system 1,589 450
iPod integration 0  
Cargo cover   127
Leather and Driver Confidence Package   2,230
Cargo mat   68
Sunroof   1,274
AWD   1,900
Options (change) 2,210 6,710
Options (change) 1,933 6,185
Destination 690 895
Total Price $42,100 $44,255
Total Invoice $39,292 $41,898

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Traverse 2LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $466
Model Year20082017
ModelPassatTraverse
TrimVR62LT
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6281hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/65-18
Total Price$42,100$44,255
Adjustments for Features0-2,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,100$41,995
Total Invoice$39,292$41,898
Adjustments for Features0-2,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,292$39,758

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20082017
ModelPassatTraverse
TrimVR62LT
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
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
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
iPod integration$100 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,840$8,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,140

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20082017
ModelPassatTraverse
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in118.9 in
Length188.0 in203.7 in
Width71.7 in78.5 in
Height59.7 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,997 lb.4,844 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 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 Headroom38.6 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		35.8 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		35.870.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		61.7 ft3116.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse 2LT

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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