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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: $31,925

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $7,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,550

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $6,815

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620092009
ModelPassatPassatPassatTraverseTraverse
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,495 $34,270 $36,835 $31,745 $39,975
Base Invoice $29,245 $32,865 $35,325 $29,999 $37,776
Floor mats 235        
Rear spoiler 375 375 375    
2LT Equipment Group       2,225  
Navigation system       1,890  
Leather seating surfaces       1,775  
Sunroof       1,400 1,400
Floor mats 185        
Rear spoiler 300 300 300    
2LT Equipment Group       2,134  
Navigation system       1,663  
Leather seating surfaces       1,562  
Sunroof       1,232 1,232
Options (change) 610 375 375 7,290 1,400
Options (change) 485 300 300 6,591 1,232
Destination 820 820 820 775 775
Total Price $31,925 $35,465 $38,030 $39,810 $42,150
Total Invoice $30,550 $33,985 $36,445 $37,365 $39,783

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,796
Model Year20162016201620092009
ModelPassatPassatPassatTraverseTraverse
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6281hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6T6T6
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$31,925$35,465$38,030$39,810$42,150
Adjustments for Features0-2,110-2,210-20-895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,925$33,355$35,820$39,790$41,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,430$3,895$0$1,465
Total Invoice$30,550$33,985$36,445$37,365$39,783
Adjustments for Features0-2,022-2,118-19-845
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,550$31,963$34,327$37,346$38,938
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,413$3,777$0$1,592

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20162016201620092009
ModelPassatPassatPassatTraverseTraverse
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100$1100
6-speed automated manual  $1100  
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600  
Cruise control   $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100  
Power liftgate   $350$350
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200  
Lane departure warning $200$200  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40    
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 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0  
Rear seat audio controls   $25$25
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$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$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Compass   $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
LED headlights $1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 $50
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding third row seats   $600$600
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 $200
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
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  
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$5,830$7,940$8,040$5,850$6,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,110$2,210$20$895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,022-2,118-19-845

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20162009
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 Weight3,231 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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested102559%
Total Not Requested72541%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

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

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