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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: $31,449

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $7,416

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,278

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $6,435

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelJettaPassat
TrimGLI3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,300 $29,950
Base Invoice $22,659 $27,513
Autobahn Package 3,020  
All-weather floor mats 185 185
Rear side airbags 350 350
Navigation system 1,800 1,800
Cargo net 69  
6-speed automated manual 1,075  
Sport Package   300
Luxury #1 Package   2,750
Xenon HID headlights   950
AWD   1,950
Autobahn Package 2,797  
All-weather floor mats 145 145
Rear side airbags 310 310
Navigation system 1,589 1,589
Cargo net 55  
6-speed automated manual 1,073  
Sport Package   274
Luxury #1 Package   2,513
Xenon HID headlights   839
AWD   1,900
Options (change) 6,499 8,285
Options (change) 5,969 7,570
Destination 650 630
Total Price $31,449 $38,865
Total Invoice $29,278 $35,713

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,916
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,219
Model Year20082006
ModelJettaPassat
TrimGLI3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 1080, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/45-17
Total Price$31,449$38,865
Adjustments for Features0-3,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,449$35,365
Total Invoice$29,278$35,713
Adjustments for Features0-3,216
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,278$32,497

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082006
ModelJettaPassat
TrimGLI3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Universal garage door opener $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Headlight washers $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$1,750$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,216

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082006
ModelJettaPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in106.7 in
Length179.3 in188.2 in
Width70.1 in71.7 in
Height57.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,802 lb.3,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested221586%
Total Not Requested35014%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Cargo net40Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested165543%
Total Not Requested217557%

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