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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: $3,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,185

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $4,149

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelPassatTraverse
TrimKomfortLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $29,690 $32,010
Base Invoice $27,727 $30,409
Navigation system 1,990 1,890
Heated front seats   250
Sunroof   1,400
Navigation system 1,758 1,663
Heated front seats   220
Sunroof   1,232
Options (change) 1,990 3,540
Options (change) 1,758 3,115
Destination 700 810
Total Price $32,380 $36,360
Total Invoice $30,185 $34,334

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,958
Model Year20092011
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?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17255/65-18
Total Price$32,380$36,360
Adjustments for Features0-2,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,380$34,040
Total Invoice$30,185$34,334
Adjustments for Features0-2,191
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,185$32,143

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20092011
ModelPassatTraverse
TrimKomfortLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Sunshades, second row$125 
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 
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 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
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 
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
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$3,355$5,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,191

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20092011
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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Traverse specs.

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%

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