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Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,595

Chevrolet Traverse LT Leather   
Difference: $1,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,403

Chevrolet Traverse LT Leather   
Difference: $1,948

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelRoutanTraverseTraverse
TrimSEL PremiumLT LeatherPremier
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,280 $41,150 $44,450
Base Invoice $42,465 $39,093 $42,228
Engine-block heater 75 100 100
Sunroof   1,400 1,400
Driver Confidence II Package     475
Engine-block heater 66 91 91
Sunroof   1,274 1,274
Driver Confidence II Package     432
Options (change) 75 1,500 1,975
Options (change) 66 1,365 1,797
Destination 820 945 945
Total Price $45,175 $43,595 $47,370
Total Invoice $43,351 $41,403 $44,970

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $801
Model Year201220182018
ModelRoutanTraverseTraverse
TrimSEL PremiumLT LeatherPremier
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6310hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionT6T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG18/27 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$45,175$43,595$47,370
Adjustments for Features-2,8650-2,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,310$43,595$44,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,200
Total Invoice$43,351$41,403$44,970
Adjustments for Features-2,7490-2,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,602$41,403$42,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,122

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year201220182018
ModelRoutanTraverseTraverse
TrimSEL PremiumLT LeatherPremier
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Sunshades, second row$125  
Sunshades, third row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
Front side airbags $350$350
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Removable console$200  
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Sliding center console$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Rear bumper protector$40  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Additional screen for entertainment system$200  
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice recorder$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Conversation mirror$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Rear camera mirror $200$200
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats$200 $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, third row seats$150  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$9,245$6,380$8,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,865$0$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7490-2,445

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122018
ModelRoutanTraverse
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.2 in120.9 in
Length202.5 in204.3 in
Width76.9 in78.6 in
Height68.9 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,494 lb.4,362 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in62.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in62.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.0 in57.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.5 in
Row 3 Legroom31.8 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.3 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft358.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.6 ft398.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT Leather

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

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 warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1075100%

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