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Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Trax Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Trax Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,355

Chevrolet Trax Premier   
Difference: $645

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,253

Chevrolet Trax Premier   
Difference: $417

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520152018
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatTrax
Trim1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,280 $27,095 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995 $27,295
Base Invoice $25,203 $25,985 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519 $26,203
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,825          
Floor mats 235 235        
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 375 375  
Cargo net 100 100 100 100 100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375 375 375 375  
Cargo mat           115
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,749          
Floor mats 185 185        
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300 300  
Cargo net 80 80 80 80 80  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 300 300 300 300 300  
Cargo mat           105
Options (change) 2,910 1,085 850 850 850 115
Options (change) 2,614 865 680 680 680 105
Destination 820 820 820 820 820 945
Total Price $30,010 $29,000 $33,460 $35,595 $37,665 $28,355
Total Invoice $28,637 $27,670 $31,986 $34,034 $36,019 $27,253

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Trax

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Trax Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,638
Model Year201520152015201520152018
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatTrax
Trim1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6S6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18215/55-18
Total Price$30,010$29,000$33,460$35,595$37,665$28,355
Adjustments for Features-2,7500-5,500-5,500-5,600-4,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,260$29,000$27,960$30,095$32,065$24,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,740$700$2,835$4,805$0
Total Invoice$28,637$27,670$31,986$34,034$36,019$27,253
Adjustments for Features-2,6240-5,258-5,259-5,355-3,878
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,013$27,670$26,728$28,775$30,664$23,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,657$715$2,762$4,651$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year201520152015201520152018
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatTrax
Trim1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100  $1100
6-speed manual $150    
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100
Active noise reduction     $0
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250$250
Remote start  $150$150$150$150
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150$150 
Blind spot warning system     $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Forward collision warning     $200
Knee airbag, driver     $75
Knee airbag, passenger     $75
Lane departure warning     $200
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Rear side airbags     $300
Rollover sensor     $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover     $75
Cargo mat$40$40   $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100 
Roof rails     $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)     $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper     $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)     $250
Bodyside moldings$75 $75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Sunroof$900 $900$900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings     $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity     $0
Android Auto support     $100
App support     $0
Apple CarPlay support     $100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325 
CD player$125     
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100 
Media drive  $15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system$600 $600$600$600 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation     $225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25 
USB port     $25
Voice control for audio system     $25
Voice control for external devices     $0
Wi-Fi hotspot     $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25 
Compass     $0
Cornering lights$50 $50$50$50 
Digital instruments     $0
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates     $100
Folding passenger seat     $150
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   $0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450$450$450 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100 
Total Value of Features$4,855$2,105$7,605$7,605$7,705$6,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,750$0$5,500$5,500$5,600$4,035
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6240-5,258-5,259-5,355-3,878

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year20152018
ModelPassatTrax
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in100.6 in
Length191.6 in167.6 in
Width72.2 in69.9 in
Height58.5 in64.8 in
Curb Weight3,173 lb.3,125 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.948.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Front sport buckets100No
235/45HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600No
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested135054%
Total Not Requested115046%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Trax Premier

Cargo mat
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested80100%
Total Not Requested00%

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