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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: $31,693

Volkswagen Passat Lux   
Difference: $312

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,482

Volkswagen Passat Lux   
Difference: $447

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920082008
ModelG8G8G8PassatPassat
TrimBaseGTGXPLuxVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,250 $31,755 $37,610 $30,100 $36,050
Base Invoice $26,696 $30,008 $35,541 $28,107 $33,597
Premium Package 1,375 1,250      
Comfort and Sound Package 795        
Sunroof 900 900 900    
iPod integration       199 199
Heated front seats       225 225
Rear spoiler       479 479
Premium Package 1,141 1,038      
Comfort and Sound Package 660        
Sunroof 747 747 747    
iPod integration       176 176
Heated front seats       199 199
Rear spoiler       310 310
Options (change) 3,070 2,150 900 903 903
Options (change) 2,548 1,785 747 685 685
Destination 685 685 685 690 690
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $32,005 $34,590 $40,895 $31,693 $37,643
Total Invoice $29,929 $32,478 $38,673 $29,482 $34,972

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Lux
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,097
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,107
Model Year20092009200920082008
ModelG8G8G8PassatPassat
TrimBaseGTGXPLuxVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp V6361hp V8415hp V8200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 11230, 11230, 1180, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$32,005$34,590$40,895$31,693$37,643
Adjustments for Features0-250-325-1,785-2,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,005$34,340$40,570$29,908$35,153
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,335$8,565$0$5,245
Total Invoice$29,929$32,478$38,673$29,482$34,972
Adjustments for Features0-235-307-1,660-2,313
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,929$32,243$38,366$27,822$32,659
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,314$8,437$0$4,837

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Features Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092009200920082008
ModelG8G8G8PassatPassat
TrimBaseGTGXPLuxVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150$150$150  
Sunshade, rear   $125$125
Sunshades, second row   $125$125
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Temporary spare tire$150    
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Interior air filter   $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Hood scoop$100$100$100  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
iPod integration   $100$100
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Heated mirrors   $25$25
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Outside temperature display   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Metal pedals  $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350   
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,465$2,715$2,790$4,250$4,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$325$1,785$2,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-235-307-1,660-2,313

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092008
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

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%
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%

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%

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