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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: $26,628

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $2,892

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082021
ModelJettaPassat
TrimGLISE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,300 $26,995
All-weather floor mats 185 235
Cold Weather Package 225  
iPod integration 199  
Cargo net 69 100
Sunroof 1,000  
Lighting Package   1,195
All-weather floor mats 145 185
Cold Weather Package 199  
iPod integration 176  
Cargo net 55 80
Sunroof 883  
Lighting Package   1,028
Options (change) 1,678 1,530
Options (change) 1,458 1,293
Destination 650 995
Total Price $26,628 $29,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,183
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,795
Model Year20082021
ModelJettaPassat
TrimGLISE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$26,628$29,520
Adjustments for Features0-4,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,628$25,445

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082021
ModelJettaPassat
TrimGLISE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,800$5,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-316

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082021
ModelJettaPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in110.4 in
Length179.3 in193.6 in
Width70.1 in72.2 in
Height57.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.3,326 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 GLI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested215100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat SE

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested12511%
Total Not Requested105089%

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