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Pontiac G8 vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Pontiac G8 vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,005

Pontiac G8   
Difference: $1,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,929

Pontiac G8   
Difference: $1,001

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092006
ModelG8G8G8Passat
TrimBaseGTGXP3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,250 $31,755 $37,610 $29,950
Base Invoice $26,696 $30,008 $35,541 $27,513
Comfort and Sound Package 795      
Premium Package 1,375 1,250    
Sunroof 900 900 900  
Luxury #1 Package       2,750
Sport Package       300
Comfort and Sound Package 660      
Premium Package 1,141 1,038    
Sunroof 747 747 747  
Luxury #1 Package       2,513
Sport Package       274
Options (change) 3,070 2,150 900 3,050
Options (change) 2,548 1,785 747 2,787
Destination 685 685 685 630
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $32,005 $34,590 $40,895 $33,630
Total Invoice $29,929 $32,478 $38,673 $30,930

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Pontiac G8
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47
Model Year2009200920092006
ModelG8G8G8Passat
TrimBaseGTGXP3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp V6361hp V8415hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 11230, 11230, 1180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19235/45-17
Total Price$32,005$34,590$40,895$33,630
Adjustments for Features0-400-400-1,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,005$34,190$40,495$32,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,185$8,490$0
Total Invoice$29,929$32,478$38,673$30,930
Adjustments for Features0-376-378-1,048
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,929$32,102$38,295$29,882
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,173$8,366$0

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Features Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2009200920092006
ModelG8G8G8Passat
TrimBaseGTGXP3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Sunshade, rear   $125
Sunshades, second row   $125
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Interior air filter   $0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Hood scoop$100$100$100 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Heated mirrors   $25
Outside temperature display   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Folding second row seats   $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,350$2,750$2,750$3,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400$400$1,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-376-378-1,048

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092006
ModelG8Passat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.8 in106.7 in
Length196.1 in188.2 in
Width74.8 in71.7 in
Height57.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,856 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume17.5 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Pontiac G8

Comfort and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Blaupunkt, 230W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested57562%
Total Not Requested35038%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Pontiac G8 GT

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested249065%
Total Not Requested134035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

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