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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,600

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $2,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $2,812

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelGolf / GTIPassatPassat
TrimTDITDI SETDI SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,885 $25,995 $32,195
Base Invoice $22,930 $24,929 $30,876
Cold Weather Package 250    
Navigation system 595    
Sunroof 1,000    
6-speed automated manual 1,100 1,100  
Navigation and Sunroof Package   2,400  
Floor mats   125  
Cold Weather Package 215    
Navigation system 512    
Sunroof 860    
6-speed automated manual 1,056 1,056  
Navigation and Sunroof Package   2,301  
Floor mats   99  
Options (change) 2,945 3,625 0
Options (change) 2,643 3,456 0
Destination 770 770 770
Total Price $27,600 $30,390 $32,965
Total Invoice $26,343 $29,155 $31,646

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,615
Model Year201120122012
ModelGolf / GTIPassatPassat
TrimTDITDI SETDI SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4 D140hp I4 D140hp I4 D
TransmissionS6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/42 MPG30/40 MPG30/40 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 880, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$27,600$30,390$32,965
Adjustments for Features0-205-2,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,600$30,185$30,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$60
Total Invoice$26,343$29,155$31,646
Adjustments for Features0-197-2,611
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,343$28,958$29,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$77

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201120122012
ModelGolf / GTIPassatPassat
TrimTDITDI SETDI SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Full-size spare tire$225  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Rear seat pass-through$100 $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50 $50
Media drive  $15
Traffic information  $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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,220$2,425$4,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$205$2,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-197-2,611

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112012
ModelGolf / GTIPassat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in110.4 in
Length165.4 in191.6 in
Width70.3 in72.2 in
Height58.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,025 lb.3,397 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat TDI SE

Navigation and Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Cornering lights50No
iPod integration100Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested172579%
Total Not Requested45021%

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