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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: $31,680

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $7,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,514

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $8,116

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102016
ModelPassatTraverse
TrimKomfort2LT
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $28,755 $36,505
Base Invoice $26,861 $34,680
Navigation system 1,990 495
All-weather floor mats 185 150
Cargo mat   75
Cargo cover   140
Sunroof   1,400
Navigation system 1,758 450
All-weather floor mats 145 136
Cargo mat   68
Cargo cover   127
Sunroof   1,274
Options (change) 2,175 2,260
Options (change) 1,903 2,055
Destination 750 895
Total Price $31,680 $39,660
Total Invoice $29,514 $37,630

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,714
Model Year20102016
ModelPassatTraverse
TrimKomfort2LT
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4281hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17255/65-18
Total Price$31,680$39,660
Adjustments for Features0-3,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,680$36,075
Total Invoice$29,514$37,630
Adjustments for Features0-3,402
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,514$34,228

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20102016
ModelPassatTraverse
TrimKomfort2LT
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Sunshades, second row$125 
Universal garage door opener $100
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
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
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 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Rear seat audio controls $25
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,005$6,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,402

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20102016
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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse 2LT

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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