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Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Avalanche Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Avalanche Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,175

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,351

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $916

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelRoutanAvalanche
TrimSEL PremiumLTZ Black Diamond
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUT
Base Price $44,280 $44,580
Base Invoice $42,465 $41,459
Engine-block heater 75 75
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.   1,985
RWD   0
Engine-block heater 66 66
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.   1,747
RWD   0
Options (change) 75 2,060
Options (change) 66 1,813
Destination 820 995
Total Price $45,175 $47,635
Total Invoice $43,351 $44,267

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,195
Model Year20122013
ModelRoutanAvalanche
TrimSEL PremiumLTZ Black Diamond
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUT
Engine283hp V6320hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17275/55-20
Total Price$45,175$47,635
Adjustments for Features-2,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,800$47,635
Total Invoice$43,351$44,267
Adjustments for Features-2,2790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,072$44,267

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20122013
ModelRoutanAvalanche
TrimSEL PremiumLTZ Black Diamond
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, third row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire $225
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console without shifter $150
Midgate $400
Overhead console storage compartments$100 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Removable console$200 
Rigid bed cover $700
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Sliding center console$50 
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter$0 
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Removable rear window $100
Running boards $350
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Conversation mirror$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power recliner, third row seats$150 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$9,640$7,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2790

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20122013
ModelRoutanAvalanche
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUT
Wheelbase121.2 in130.0 in
Length202.5 in221.3 in
Width76.9 in79.1 in
Height68.9 in76.6 in
Curb Weight4,494 lb.5,840 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.31.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in62.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.3 ft345.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft345.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.6 ft3101.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ Black Diamond

Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription50Yes
Total Requested1950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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