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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: $42,400

Volkswagen Routan SEL   
Difference: $10,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,392

Volkswagen Routan SEL   
Difference: $11,092

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelRoutanTraverse
TrimSELHigh Country
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $33,600 $52,050
Base Invoice $31,323 $49,448
Navigation Package 2,475  
Premium Package 4,900  
Trim Pack 3 600  
Engine-block heater 75 100
Navigation Package 2,185  
Premium Package 4,538  
Trim Pack 3 530  
Engine-block heater 66 91
Options (change) 8,050 100
Options (change) 7,319 91
Destination 750 945
Total Price $42,400 $53,095
Total Invoice $39,392 $50,484

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,425
Model Year20092018
ModelRoutanTraverse
TrimSELHigh Country
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine251hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainFWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17255/55-20
Total Price$42,400$53,095
Adjustments for Features0-5,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,400$47,135
Total Invoice$39,392$50,484
Adjustments for Features0-5,667
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,392$44,817

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20092018
ModelRoutanTraverse
TrimSELHigh Country
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0 
4WD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
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 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, third row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
Front side airbags $350
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch $250
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 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear bumper protector$40 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, third row seats$150 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$7,145$13,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,667

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20092018
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 Weight4,336 lb.4,363 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 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
141.0 ft398.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested102572%
Total Not Requested39028%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
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 Requested262569%
Total Not Requested120031%
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)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested127567%
Total Not Requested62533%

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