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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: $9,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,688

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $8,542

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820172017
ModelPassatPassatTraverseTraverse
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2LTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,650 $34,650 $36,650 $42,045
Base Invoice $30,353 $33,230 $34,818 $39,943
All-weather floor mats 235 235 150 150
Rear spoiler 375 375    
Leather and Driver Confidence Package     2,450  
Navigation system     495  
Cargo mat     75 75
Sunroof     1,400 1,400
Illuminated door sill trim plates     395 395
All-weather floor mats 185 185 136 136
Rear spoiler 300 300    
Leather and Driver Confidence Package     2,230  
Navigation system     450  
Cargo mat     68 68
Sunroof     1,274 1,274
Illuminated door sill trim plates     359 359
Options (change) 610 610 4,965 2,020
Options (change) 485 485 4,517 1,837
Destination 850 850 895 895
Total Price $33,110 $36,110 $42,510 $44,960
Total Invoice $31,688 $34,565 $40,230 $42,675

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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: $10,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,466
Model Year2018201820172017
ModelPassatPassatTraverseTraverse
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2LTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine174hp I4280hp V6281hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT6S6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18255/65-18255/55-20
Total Price$33,110$36,110$42,510$44,960
Adjustments for Features-965-1,1150-825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,145$34,995$42,510$44,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0$1,625
Total Invoice$31,688$34,565$40,230$42,675
Adjustments for Features-924-1,0670-783
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,764$33,498$40,230$41,892
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,734$0$1,662

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year2018201820172017
ModelPassatPassatTraverseTraverse
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2LTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100$1100
6-speed automated manual $1100  
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key$250$250  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Universal garage door opener  $100$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$150
Forward collision warning$200$200 $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200 $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails  $250$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$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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
HD radio$50$50  
Mirrorlink support$0$0  
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Compass  $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$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$600
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$7,040$7,190$6,075$6,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$965$1,115$0$825
Value of Feature Adjustments-924-1,0670-783

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20182017
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 2LT

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%
Leather and Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested185095%
Total Not Requested1005%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse Premier

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

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