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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: $42,350

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $1,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,786

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $1,302

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelRoutanTraverse
TrimSELLT
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $33,600 $32,010
Base Invoice $31,323 $30,409
Trim Pack 3 600  
Premium Package 4,900  
Navigation Package 1,775  
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg. 2,625  
Engine-block heater 75 75
Personal Connectivity Package   340
2LT Equipment Group   2,580
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,470
Navigation system   1,890
Leather seating surfaces   1,775
Second-row buckets   0
Sunroof   1,400
Trim Pack 3 530  
Premium Package 4,538  
Navigation Package 1,567  
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg. 2,314  
Engine-block heater 66 66
Personal Connectivity Package   299
2LT Equipment Group   2,451
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,294
Navigation system   1,663
Leather seating surfaces   1,562
Second-row buckets   0
Sunroof   1,232
Options (change) 9,975 9,530
Options (change) 9,015 8,567
Destination 750 810
Total Price $44,325 $42,350
Total Invoice $41,088 $39,786

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,891
Model Year20092011
ModelRoutanTraverse
TrimSELLT
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine251hp V6281hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17255/65-18
Total Price$44,325$42,350
Adjustments for Features-3,4450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,880$42,350
Total Invoice$41,088$39,786
Adjustments for Features-3,1930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,895$39,786

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20092011
ModelRoutanTraverse
TrimSELLT
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, third row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Front side airbags $350
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $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 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
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 driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Conversation mirror$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $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
Total Value of Features$7,595$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,445$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1930

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20092011
ModelRoutanTraverse
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.2 in118.9 in
Length202.5 in205.0 in
Width76.9 in78.4 in
Height68.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,621 lb.4,790 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.0 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom31.8 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.3 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		83.0 ft368.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		141.0 ft3116.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Traverse specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

Trim Pack 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, third row seats25No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Upgraded instruments0No
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional)0No
Power recliner, third row seats25No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Unbranded, 506W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested200052%
Total Not Requested182548%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested115081%
Total Not Requested26519%
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Second DVD player for entertainment system200No
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested142568%
Total Not Requested66532%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
USB port25No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested167581%
Total Not Requested40019%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Personal Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested102572%
Total Not Requested40028%

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