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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: $25,600

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $7,095

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122019
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIPassat
TrimGTIRSE R-Line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,595 $34,590 $29,995
All-weather floor mats 235 235 235
Rear spoiler     375
LED headlights     1,195
All-weather floor mats 185 185 185
Rear spoiler     300
LED headlights     1,028
Options (change) 235 235 1,805
Options (change) 185 185 1,513
Destination 770 770 895
Total Price $25,600 $35,595 $32,695

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,439
Model Year201220122019
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIPassat
TrimGTIRSE R-Line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4256hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/40-19
Total Price$25,600$35,595$32,695
Adjustments for Features0-4,150-3,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,600$31,445$28,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,845$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201220122019
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIPassat
TrimGTIRSE R-Line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity key $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$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
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100$100 
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,500$5,650$5,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,150$3,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,983-281

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122019
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 Weight2,969 lb.3,275 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 Passat SE R-Line

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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