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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: $30,830

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $5,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,579

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $4,986

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelGolf / GTIPassat
TrimGTIV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,295 $34,650
Base Invoice $23,323 $33,230
Autobahn Package 5,530  
All-weather floor mats 235 235
Rear spoiler   375
Autobahn Package 5,310  
All-weather floor mats 176 185
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 5,765 610
Options (change) 5,486 485
Destination 770 850
Total Price $30,830 $36,110
Total Invoice $29,579 $34,565

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,236
Model Year20112018
ModelGolf / GTIPassat
TrimGTIV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$30,830$36,110
Adjustments for Features0-6,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,830$29,610
Total Invoice$29,579$34,565
Adjustments for Features0-6,222
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,579$28,343

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112018
ModelGolf / GTIPassat
TrimGTIV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
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
Full-size spare tire$225 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
iPod integration$100 
Mirrorlink support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar 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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,950$8,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,222

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112018
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 Weight3,046 lb.3,571 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 GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested335083%
Total Not Requested70017%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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