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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: $26,852

Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $6,358

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,519

Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $7,249

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelJettaJettaPassatPassat
Trim2.5 / TDI2.0T2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,290 $23,590 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $18,687 $21,702 $30,353 $33,230
Package 2 3,485 2,885    
Cargo net 69 69 100 100
All-weather floor mats 99 99 235 235
Rear spoiler 479 479 375 375
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Package 2 3,184 2,636    
Cargo net 55 55 80 80
All-weather floor mats 64 64 185 185
Rear spoiler 310 310 300 300
Navigation system 1,589 1,589    
Options (change) 5,932 5,332 710 710
Options (change) 5,202 4,654 565 565
Destination 630 630 850 850
Total Price $26,852 $29,552 $33,210 $36,210
Total Invoice $24,519 $26,986 $31,768 $34,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $632
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $563
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelJettaJettaPassatPassat
Trim2.5 / TDI2.0T2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5200hp I4174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM5M6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$26,852$29,552$33,210$36,210
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-6,990-7,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,852$28,552$26,220$29,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,700$0$2,850
Total Invoice$24,519$26,986$31,768$34,645
Adjustments for Features0-913-6,686-6,831
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,519$26,073$25,082$27,814
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,554$0$2,732

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2006200620182018
ModelJettaJettaPassatPassat
Trim2.5 / TDI2.0T2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $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
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, remote$200$200  
HD radio  $50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers $50  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim $300  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$975$1,975$7,965$8,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$6,990$7,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-913-6,686-6,831

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062018
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.3,275 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 2.5 / TDI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Trip computer150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested341594%
Total Not Requested2006%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
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 seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested217572%
Total Not Requested85028%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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