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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: $34,695

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $8,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,246

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $8,066

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320182018
ModelPassatTraverseTraverse
TrimV6 SEL PremiumLT LeatherPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,525 $41,150 $44,450
Base Invoice $32,151 $39,093 $42,228
Rear spoiler 375    
Sunroof   1,400 1,400
Driver Confidence II Package     475
Rear spoiler 300    
Sunroof   1,274 1,274
Driver Confidence II Package     432
Options (change) 375 1,400 1,875
Options (change) 300 1,274 1,706
Destination 795 945 945
Total Price $34,695 $43,495 $47,270
Total Invoice $33,246 $41,312 $44,879

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,341
Model Year201320182018
ModelPassatTraverseTraverse
TrimV6 SEL PremiumLT LeatherPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6310hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionS6T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG18/27 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$34,695$43,495$47,270
Adjustments for Features0-4,975-7,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,695$38,520$39,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,200
Total Invoice$33,246$41,312$44,879
Adjustments for Features0-4,725-7,168
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,246$36,587$37,711
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,124

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year201320182018
ModelPassatTraverseTraverse
TrimV6 SEL PremiumLT LeatherPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SD Card slot$25  
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
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Rear camera mirror $200$200
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,605$8,580$11,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,975$7,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,725-7,168

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20132018
ModelPassatTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in120.9 in
Length191.6 in204.3 in
Width72.2 in78.6 in
Height58.5 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.4,362 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in62.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in62.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.958.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.998.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT Leather

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse Premier

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1075100%

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