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Pontiac G3 vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Pontiac G3 vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,370

Pontiac G3   
Difference: $11,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,178

Pontiac G3   
Difference: $10,691

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200820082008
ModelG3PassatPassatPassat
TrimBaseKomfortLuxVR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $14,335 $29,100 $31,300 $39,200
Base Invoice $13,547 $27,179 $29,222 $36,669
Sun & Wheel Package 895      
Cruisin' Package 595      
Preferred Package 570      
Synthetic leather seating surfaces 250      
Sport Package 625      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 440      
Sun & Wheel Package 788      
Cruisin' Package 524      
Preferred Package 502      
Synthetic leather seating surfaces 220      
Sport Package 550      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 387      
Options (change) 3,375 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,971 0 0 0
Destination 660 690 690 690
Total Price $18,370 $29,790 $31,990 $39,890
Total Invoice $17,178 $27,869 $29,912 $37,359

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac G3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac G3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,020
Model Year2009200820082008
ModelG3PassatPassatPassat
TrimBaseKomfortLuxVR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine106hp I4200hp I4200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 880, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/55-15235/45-17235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$18,370$29,790$31,990$39,890
Adjustments for Features0-4,255-7,180-9,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,370$25,535$24,810$30,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$725$0$5,495
Total Invoice$17,178$27,869$29,912$37,359
Adjustments for Features0-3,981-6,714-8,977
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,178$23,888$23,198$28,382
Cost Above Minimum$0$690$0$5,184

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Features Comparison: Pontiac G3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2009200820082008
ModelG3PassatPassatPassat
TrimBaseKomfortLuxVR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Brake assist $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150   
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$945$5,200$8,125$10,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,255$7,180$9,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,981-6,714-8,977

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac G3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092008
ModelG3Passat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase97.6 in106.7 in
Length155.0 in188.0 in
Width66.1 in71.7 in
Height59.3 in59.7 in
Curb Weight2,547 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
42.0 ft361.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Pontiac G3

Sun & Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
185/55R15 tires400No
Total Requested140078%
Total Not Requested40022%
Cruisin' Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
185/55R15 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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