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Pontiac Vibe vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Pontiac Vibe vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,355

Pontiac Vibe GT   
Difference: $9,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,325

Pontiac Vibe GT   
Difference: $8,587

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020082008
ModelVibePassatPassat
TrimGTLuxVR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $20,875 $31,300 $39,200
Base Invoice $19,936 $29,222 $36,669
Sunroof 700    
Cargo cover 60    
Sunroof 616    
Cargo cover 53    
Options (change) 760 0 0
Options (change) 669 0 0
Destination 720 690 690
Total Price $22,355 $31,990 $39,890
Total Invoice $21,325 $29,912 $37,359

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac Vibe GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,907
Model Year201020082008
ModelVibePassatPassat
TrimGTLuxVR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine158hp I4200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 780, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$22,355$31,990$39,890
Adjustments for Features0-5,005-7,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,355$26,985$32,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,495
Total Invoice$21,325$29,912$37,359
Adjustments for Features0-4,680-6,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,325$25,232$30,419
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,187

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201020082008
ModelVibePassatPassat
TrimGTLuxVR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power liftgate $350$350
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist $50$50
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Cargo organizer$100  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails $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
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $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
Folding passenger seat$150  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,995$7,000$9,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,005$7,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,680-6,940

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102008
ModelVibePassat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase102.4 in106.7 in
Length171.1 in188.0 in
Width69.5 in71.7 in
Height61.0 in59.7 in
Curb Weight2,857 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
49.4 ft361.7 ft3

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