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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: $42,890

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $10,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,008

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $10,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelPassatTraverse
TrimVR6High Country
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $39,200 $52,050
Base Invoice $36,669 $49,448
iPod integration 0  
Heated front seats 225  
Navigation system 1,800  
Adaptive cruise control 975  
iPod integration 0  
Heated front seats 199  
Navigation system 1,589  
Adaptive cruise control 861  
Options (change) 3,000 0
Options (change) 2,649 0
Destination 690 945
Total Price $42,890 $52,995
Total Invoice $40,008 $50,393

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,564
Model Year20082018
ModelPassatTraverse
TrimVR6High Country
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/55-20
Total Price$42,890$52,995
Adjustments for Features0-8,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,890$44,770
Total Invoice$40,008$50,393
Adjustments for Features0-7,821
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,008$42,572

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20082018
ModelPassatTraverse
TrimVR6High Country
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700 
4WD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
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
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Rear camera mirror $200
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,980$15,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,821

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20082018
ModelPassatTraverse
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in120.9 in
Length188.0 in204.3 in
Width71.7 in78.6 in
Height59.7 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,997 lb.4,572 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in62.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in62.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.8 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.858.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.7 ft398.2 ft3

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