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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,135

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $318

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,749

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $1,060

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelJettaPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.0T2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,590 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $21,702 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Package 3 4,885      
Navigation system 1,800      
Rear spoiler 479 375 375 375
Cargo net 69 95 95 95
Package 3 4,463      
Navigation system 1,589      
Rear spoiler 310 300 300 300
Cargo net 55 69 69 69
Options (change) 7,233 470 470 470
Options (change) 6,417 369 369 369
Destination 630 770 770 770
Total Price $31,453 $31,135 $33,435 $34,190
Total Invoice $28,749 $29,809 $32,015 $32,739

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $408
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $974
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelJettaPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.0T2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$31,453$31,135$33,435$34,190
Adjustments for Features0-90-90-190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,453$31,045$33,345$34,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$28,749$29,809$32,015$32,739
Adjustments for Features0-86-86-182
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,749$29,723$31,929$32,557
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2006201220122012
ModelJettaPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.0T2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start $150$150$150
Sunshade, rear$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents$100   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, remote$200   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers$50   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Wood trim$300   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,425$2,515$2,515$2,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$90$90$190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-86-86-182

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062012
ModelJettaPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in110.4 in
Length179.3 in191.6 in
Width70.1 in72.2 in
Height57.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,260 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T

Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested237554%
Total Not Requested205046%

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