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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: $31,720

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,372

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,331

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320142014
ModelPassatPassatPassatTraverseTraverse
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,425 $32,915 $33,525 $34,010 $41,255
Base Invoice $29,178 $31,564 $32,151 $32,310 $38,780
Rear spoiler 375 375 375    
Cargo mat 125 125 125 75 75
Heated front seats       250  
Sunroof       1,400 1,400
Navigation system         795
Rear spoiler 300 300 300    
Cargo mat 99 99 99 66 66
Heated front seats       220  
Sunroof       1,232 1,232
Navigation system         700
Options (change) 500 500 500 1,725 2,270
Options (change) 399 399 399 1,518 1,998
Destination 795 795 795 875 875
Total Price $31,720 $34,210 $34,820 $36,610 $44,400
Total Invoice $30,372 $32,758 $33,345 $34,703 $41,653

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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: $5,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,551
Model Year20132013201320142014
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?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18255/65-18255/55-20
Total Price$31,720$34,210$34,820$36,610$44,400
Adjustments for Features-230-230-3300-4,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,490$33,980$34,490$36,610$40,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,490$3,000$0$3,390
Total Invoice$30,372$32,758$33,345$34,703$41,653
Adjustments for Features-220-220-3160-4,128
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,152$32,538$33,029$34,703$37,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,386$2,877$0$2,822

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20132013201320142014
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
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 $100
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
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
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
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Navigation system$600$600$600 $600
Rear seat audio controls    $25
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic information$25$25$25 $25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 $150
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Spotter mirror(s)   $50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Folding third row seats   $600$600
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$5,605$5,605$5,705$5,375$9,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$230$230$330$0$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-220-220-3160-4,128

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20132014
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

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested62589%
Total Not Requested7511%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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