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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: $25,829

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $4,656

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,199

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $5,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelJettaPassatPassat
TrimTDITDI SETDI SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,270 $25,995 $32,195
Base Invoice $21,004 $24,929 $30,876
Navigation system 1,990    
Cargo net 69 95 95
Sunroof 1,000    
6-speed automated manual 1,100 1,100  
Navigation and Sunroof Package   2,400  
Floor mats   125  
Navigation system 1,758    
Cargo net 55 69 69
Sunroof 883    
6-speed automated manual 1,099 1,056  
Navigation and Sunroof Package   2,301  
Floor mats   99  
Options (change) 4,159 3,720 95
Options (change) 3,795 3,525 69
Destination 700 770 770
Gas Tax -1,300 0 0
Total Price $25,829 $30,485 $33,060
Total Invoice $24,199 $29,224 $31,715

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,946
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,344
Model Year200920122012
ModelJettaPassatPassat
TrimTDITDI SETDI SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4 D140hp I4 D140hp I4 D
TransmissionS6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/40 MPG30/40 MPG30/40 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 1080, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$25,829$30,485$33,060
Adjustments for Features0-710-3,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,829$29,775$29,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$60
Total Invoice$24,199$29,224$31,715
Adjustments for Features0-681-3,094
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,199$28,543$28,621
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$78

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200920122012
ModelJettaPassatPassat
TrimTDITDI SETDI SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100 $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0 $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive$15 $15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Total Value of Features$1,865$2,575$5,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$710$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-681-3,094

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092012
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 Weight3,287 lb.3,397 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat TDI SE

Navigation and Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125No
Cornering lights50No
iPod integration100Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested160074%
Total Not Requested57526%

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