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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: $30,575

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $6,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,572

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $6,100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelPassatTraverse
TrimKomfortLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $29,690 $33,725
Base Invoice $27,727 $32,039
All-weather floor mats 185 150
Cargo mat   75
Cargo cover   140
Heated front seats   250
Sunroof   1,400
All-weather floor mats 145 132
Cargo mat   66
Cargo cover   123
Heated front seats   220
Sunroof   1,232
Options (change) 185 2,015
Options (change) 145 1,773
Destination 700 860
Total Price $30,575 $36,600
Total Invoice $28,572 $34,672

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,566
Model Year20092013
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$30,575$36,600
Adjustments for Features0-2,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,575$33,925
Total Invoice$28,572$34,672
Adjustments for Features0-2,534
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,572$32,138

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20092013
ModelPassatTraverse
TrimKomfortLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote start $150
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150
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
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
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 
Total Value of Features$3,190$5,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,534

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20092013
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 Weight3,512 lb.4,646 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 LT

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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