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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: $30,210

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $180

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,031

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $124

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelGolf / GTIPassatPassat
TrimTDITDI SETDI SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,935 $25,995 $32,195
Base Invoice $23,937 $24,929 $30,876
Tech Package 3,405    
6-speed automated manual 1,100 1,100  
Navigation and Sunroof Package   2,400  
Floor mats   125  
Tech Package 3,268    
6-speed automated manual 1,056 1,056  
Navigation and Sunroof Package   2,301  
Floor mats   99  
Options (change) 4,505 3,625 0
Options (change) 4,324 3,456 0
Destination 770 770 770
Total Price $30,210 $30,390 $32,965
Total Invoice $29,031 $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: $805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $725
Model Year201220122012
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)300, 880, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$30,210$30,390$32,965
Adjustments for Features-6250-2,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,585$30,390$30,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$60
Total Invoice$29,031$29,155$31,646
Adjustments for Features-6010-2,414
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,430$29,155$29,232
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$77

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201220122012
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 $250
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
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
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
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
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$2,825$2,200$4,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$625$0$2,515
Value of Feature Adjustments-6010-2,414

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122012
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

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested175064%
Total Not Requested100036%

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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