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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: $42,285

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $2,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,857

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $3,494

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelRoutanTraverse
TrimSEL PremiumLT
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $44,280 $33,795
Base Invoice $42,465 $32,105
Engine-block heater 75 75
2LT Equipment Group   2,500
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted   1,395
Leather seating surfaces   1,750
Navigation system   495
Second-row buckets   0
Sunroof   1,400
Engine-block heater 66 66
2LT Equipment Group   2,375
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted   1,228
Leather seating surfaces   1,540
Navigation system   436
Second-row buckets   0
Sunroof   1,232
Options (change) 75 7,615
Options (change) 66 6,877
Destination 820 875
Total Price $45,175 $42,285
Total Invoice $43,351 $39,857

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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: $955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $196
Model Year20122015
ModelRoutanTraverse
TrimSEL PremiumLT
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine283hp 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$45,175$42,285
Adjustments for Features-3,8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,330$42,285
Total Invoice$43,351$39,857
Adjustments for Features-3,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,661$39,857

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122015
ModelRoutanTraverse
TrimSEL PremiumLT
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 
Proximity key$250 
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150
Front side airbags $350
Rollover sensor $50
Trailer sway control $25
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Variable intermittent wipers $75
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 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Conversation mirror$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, third row seats$150 
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$8,470$4,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,845$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6900

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122015
ModelRoutanTraverse
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.2 in118.9 in
Length202.5 in203.7 in
Width76.9 in78.5 in
Height68.9 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,494 lb.4,646 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in61.0 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 ft370.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		140.6 ft3116.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Total Requested122574%
Total Not Requested42526%
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested135098%
Total Not Requested252%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%

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