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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: $28,150

Volkswagen Passat TDI SE   
Difference: $2,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,990

Volkswagen Passat TDI SE   
Difference: $2,041

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelGolf / GTIPassatPassat
TrimTDITDI SETDI SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,935 $27,095 $33,925
Base Invoice $23,937 $25,985 $32,534
Tech Package 3,405    
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
Floor mats   235  
Tech Package 3,268    
6-speed automated manual 1,056    
Floor mats   185  
Options (change) 4,505 235 0
Options (change) 4,324 185 0
Destination 770 820 820
Total Price $30,210 $28,150 $34,745
Total Invoice $29,031 $26,990 $33,354

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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: $250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $179
Model Year201220152015
ModelGolf / GTIPassatPassat
TrimTDITDI SETDI SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4 D150hp I4 D150hp I4 D
TransmissionS6M6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/42 MPG30/42 MPG30/42 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 880, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$30,210$28,150$34,745
Adjustments for Features-2,3100-5,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,900$28,150$29,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,095
Total Invoice$29,031$26,990$33,354
Adjustments for Features-2,2200-5,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,811$26,990$28,074
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,084

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201220152015
ModelGolf / GTIPassatPassat
TrimTDITDI SETDI SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rearview camera $200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat $40 
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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Sunroof$900 $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive  $15
Navigation system$600 $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0  
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights$125 $125
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, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,525$2,215$7,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,310$0$5,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2200-5,280

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122015
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.3,497 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

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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