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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: $31,210

Pontiac G8   
Difference: $815

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,269

Pontiac G8   
Difference: $1,361

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009201620162016
ModelG8G8G8PassatPassatPassat
TrimBaseGTGXP1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,250 $31,755 $37,610 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $26,696 $30,008 $35,541 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
Premium Package 1,375 1,250        
Sunroof 900 900 900      
Cargo net       100 100 100
Floor mats       235    
Rear spoiler       375 375 375
Premium Package 1,141 1,038        
Sunroof 747 747 747      
Cargo net       80 80 80
Floor mats       185    
Rear spoiler       300 300 300
Options (change) 2,275 2,150 900 710 475 475
Options (change) 1,888 1,785 747 565 380 380
Destination 685 685 685 820 820 820
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0 0 0
Total Price $31,210 $34,590 $40,895 $32,025 $35,565 $38,130
Total Invoice $29,269 $32,478 $38,673 $30,630 $34,065 $36,525

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,450
Model Year200920092009201620162016
ModelG8G8G8PassatPassatPassat
TrimBaseGTGXP1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp V6361hp V8415hp V8170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6T6T6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7230, 11230, 11400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$31,210$34,590$40,895$32,025$35,565$38,130
Adjustments for Features0-825-900-5,030-7,140-7,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,210$33,765$39,995$26,995$28,425$30,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,555$8,785$0$1,430$3,895
Total Invoice$29,269$32,478$38,673$30,630$34,065$36,525
Adjustments for Features0-775-851-4,811-6,839-6,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,269$31,703$37,822$25,819$27,226$29,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,434$8,553$0$1,407$3,771

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Features Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200920092009201620162016
ModelG8G8G8PassatPassatPassat
TrimBaseGTGXP1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual     $1100
RWD$0$0$0   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25
Remote start$150$150$150 $150$150
Universal garage door opener   $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150$150
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200$200
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire$150  $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Interior air filter   $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75$75
Hood scoop$100$100$100   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100$100
App support   $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325   
CD player$125  $125$125$125
HD radio   $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support   $0$0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system   $600$600$600
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150$150
Compass$0$0$0   
Heated mirrors   $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Outside temperature display   $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300
Heated second row seats   $200$200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350    
Polished alloy wheels  $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$2,200$3,025$3,100$7,230$9,340$9,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$825$900$5,030$7,140$7,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-775-851-4,811-6,839-6,935

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092016
ModelG8Passat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.8 in110.4 in
Length196.1 in191.6 in
Width74.8 in72.2 in
Height57.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,856 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume17.5 ft315.9 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%

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 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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