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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: $32,985

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $7,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,606

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $6,820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520112011
ModelPassatPassatPassatTraverseTraverse
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,790 $33,925 $35,995 $32,010 $38,250
Base Invoice $30,486 $32,534 $34,519 $30,409 $36,337
Rear spoiler 375 375 375    
Personal Connectivity Package       340  
Navigation system       1,890 1,890
Leather seating surfaces       1,775  
2LT Equipment Group       2,580  
Sunroof       1,400 1,400
Rear spoiler 300 300 300    
Personal Connectivity Package       299  
Navigation system       1,663 1,663
Leather seating surfaces       1,562  
2LT Equipment Group       2,451  
Sunroof       1,232 1,232
Options (change) 375 375 375 7,985 3,290
Options (change) 300 300 300 7,207 2,895
Destination 820 820 820 810 810
Total Price $32,985 $35,120 $37,190 $40,805 $42,350
Total Invoice $31,606 $33,654 $35,639 $38,426 $40,042

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,624
Model Year20152015201520112011
ModelPassatPassatPassatTraverseTraverse
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4150hp 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)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18255/65-18255/55-20
Total Price$32,985$35,120$37,190$40,805$42,350
Adjustments for Features00-100-1,270-1,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,985$35,120$37,090$39,535$40,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,135$4,105$0$820
Total Invoice$31,606$33,654$35,639$38,426$40,042
Adjustments for Features00-96-1,196-1,886
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,606$33,654$35,543$37,230$38,156
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,048$3,937$0$926

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20152015201520112011
ModelPassatPassatPassatTraverseTraverse
Trim1.8T 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 
Power liftgate   $350$350
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
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  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)   $300$300
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
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  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450$450$450  
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$4,530$4,530$4,630$5,800$6,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$1,270$1,995
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-1,196-1,886

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20152011
ModelPassatTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in118.9 in
Length191.6 in205.0 in
Width72.2 in78.4 in
Height58.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,173 lb.4,791 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in61.3 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
15.968.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.9116.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested82589%
Total Not Requested10011%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Personal Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested67547%
Total Not Requested75053%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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