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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: $36,860

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $230

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,417

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $4

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelGolf / GTIPassat
TrimRV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,590 $33,995
Base Invoice $33,207 $32,601
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500  
Rear spoiler   375
Body kit   1,900
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440  
Rear spoiler   300
Body kit   1,700
Options (change) 1,500 2,275
Options (change) 1,440 2,000
Destination 770 820
Total Price $36,860 $37,090
Total Invoice $35,417 $35,421

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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: $4,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,079
Model Year20122017
ModelGolf / GTIPassat
TrimRV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine256hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$36,860$37,090
Adjustments for Features0-4,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,860$32,815
Total Invoice$35,417$35,421
Adjustments for Features0-4,083
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,417$31,338

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122017
ModelGolf / GTIPassat
TrimRV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener $100
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
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
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
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
HD radio $50
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 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
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$3,475$7,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,083

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122017
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 Weight3,326 lb.3,481 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

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

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