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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: $31,165

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $9,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,839

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $8,790

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220152015
ModelPassatPassatPassatTraverseTraverse
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $33,795 $41,935
Base Invoice $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $32,105 $39,419
Rear spoiler 375 375 375    
Cargo mat 125 125 125 75 75
Leather seating surfaces       1,750  
2LT Equipment Group       2,500  
Navigation system       495  
Sunroof       1,400 1,400
Rear spoiler 300 300 300    
Cargo mat 99 99 99 66 66
Leather seating surfaces       1,540  
2LT Equipment Group       2,375  
Navigation system       436  
Sunroof       1,232 1,232
Options (change) 500 500 500 6,220 1,475
Options (change) 399 399 399 5,649 1,298
Destination 770 770 770 875 875
Total Price $31,165 $33,465 $34,220 $40,890 $44,285
Total Invoice $29,839 $32,045 $32,769 $38,629 $41,592

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,937
Model Year20122012201220152015
ModelPassatPassatPassatTraverseTraverse
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6281hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT6S6S6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18255/65-18255/55-20
Total Price$31,165$33,465$34,220$40,890$44,285
Adjustments for Features00-100-3,020-4,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,165$33,465$34,120$37,870$39,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$0$2,020
Total Invoice$29,839$32,045$32,769$38,629$41,592
Adjustments for Features00-96-2,853-4,128
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,839$32,045$32,673$35,776$37,464
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,206$2,834$0$1,688

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122012201220152015
ModelPassatPassatPassatTraverseTraverse
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100$1100
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100  
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power liftgate   $350$350
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag   $150$150
Forward collision warning    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
Trailer sway control   $25$25
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Rear wiper   $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)   $300$300
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Rear seat audio controls   $25$25
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Folding third row seats   $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$2,980$2,980$3,080$6,000$7,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$3,020$4,395
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-2,853-4,128

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122015
ModelPassatTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in118.9 in
Length191.6 in203.7 in
Width72.2 in78.5 in
Height58.5 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.4,647 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 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
15.9 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.970.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.9116.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Total Requested82550%
Total Not Requested82550%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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