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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: $32,380

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $5,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,185

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $5,618

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelPassatTraverse
TrimKomfortLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $29,690 $31,745
Base Invoice $27,727 $29,999
Navigation system 1,990 1,890
Sunroof   1,400
2LT Equipment Group   2,225
Navigation system 1,758 1,663
Sunroof   1,232
2LT Equipment Group   2,134
Options (change) 1,990 5,515
Options (change) 1,758 5,029
Destination 700 775
Total Price $32,380 $38,035
Total Invoice $30,185 $35,803

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,493
Model Year20092009
ModelPassatTraverse
TrimKomfortLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4281hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17255/65-18
Total Price$32,380$38,035
Adjustments for Features0-3,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,380$34,715
Total Invoice$30,185$35,803
Adjustments for Features0-3,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,185$32,678

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20092009
ModelPassatTraverse
TrimKomfortLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150
Sunshades, second row$125 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Rear seat audio controls $25
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated front seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$3,205$6,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,125

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20092009
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 Weight3,512 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
Chevrolet Traverse LT

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, front200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35020%
Total Not Requested140080%

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