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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: $33,110

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $10,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,688

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $9,443

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182013
ModelPassatPassatTraverse
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $31,650 $34,650 $40,575
Base Invoice $30,353 $33,230 $38,141
All-weather floor mats 235 235 150
Rear spoiler 375 375  
Navigation system     795
Cargo mat     75
Sunroof     1,400
All-weather floor mats 185 185 132
Rear spoiler 300 300  
Navigation system     700
Cargo mat     66
Sunroof     1,232
Options (change) 610 610 2,420
Options (change) 485 485 2,130
Destination 850 850 860
Total Price $33,110 $36,110 $43,855
Total Invoice $31,688 $34,565 $41,131

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,223
Model Year201820182013
ModelPassatPassatTraverse
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine174hp I4280hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18255/55-20
Total Price$33,110$36,110$43,855
Adjustments for Features-815-9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,295$35,145$43,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0
Total Invoice$31,688$34,565$41,131
Adjustments for Features-780-9240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,908$33,641$41,131
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,733$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year201820182013
ModelPassatPassatTraverse
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed automated manual $1100 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag  $150
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rollover sensor  $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$7,015$7,165$6,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$815$965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-780-9240

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20182013
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 Weight3,275 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 LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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