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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: $35,875

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $11,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,380

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $10,499

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelPassatTraverse
TrimV6 SEL PremiumPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,650 $44,450
Base Invoice $33,230 $42,228
Rear spoiler 375  
Driver Confidence II Package   475
Sunroof   1,400
Rear spoiler 300  
Driver Confidence II Package   432
Sunroof   1,274
Options (change) 375 1,875
Options (change) 300 1,706
Destination 850 945
Total Price $35,875 $47,270
Total Invoice $34,380 $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: $8,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,731
Model Year20182018
ModelPassatTraverse
TrimV6 SEL PremiumPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionS6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/55-20
Total Price$35,875$47,270
Adjustments for Features0-2,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,875$44,355
Total Invoice$34,380$44,879
Adjustments for Features0-2,768
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,380$42,111

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20182018
ModelPassatTraverse
TrimV6 SEL PremiumPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150
Following distance indicator $25
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Rear camera mirror $200
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,240$9,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,768

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20182018
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 Weight3,571 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 Premier

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested80074%
Total Not Requested27526%

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