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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: $37,095

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $1,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,403

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $199

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelGolf / GTIPassat
TrimR3.6 VR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,590 $29,950
Base Invoice $33,207 $27,513
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500  
All-weather floor mats 235 185
Sport Package   300
Luxury #1 Package   2,750
Xenon HID headlights   950
Navigation system   1,800
AWD   1,950
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440  
All-weather floor mats 185 145
Sport Package   274
Luxury #1 Package   2,513
Xenon HID headlights   839
Navigation system   1,589
AWD   1,900
Options (change) 1,735 7,935
Options (change) 1,625 7,260
Destination 770 630
Total Price $37,095 $38,515
Total Invoice $35,602 $35,403

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,775
Model Year20122006
ModelGolf / GTIPassat
TrimR3.6 VR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine256hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/45-17
Total Price$37,095$38,515
Adjustments for Features0-1,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,095$36,800
Total Invoice$35,602$35,403
Adjustments for Features0-1,576
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,602$33,827

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122006
ModelGolf / GTIPassat
TrimR3.6 VR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Universal garage door opener $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
iPod integration$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights $125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$3,425$5,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,576

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122006
ModelGolf / GTIPassat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in106.7 in
Length165.4 in188.2 in
Width70.3 in71.7 in
Height58.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.3,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.0 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Total Requested0126%
Total Not Requested0-26%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Fog lights125No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested181547%
Total Not Requested201553%

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