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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: $29,795

Volkswagen Passat SE   
Difference: $1,805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122021
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIPassat
TrimGTIRSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,595 $34,590 $26,995
All-weather floor mats 235 235 235
Autobahn Package 6,000    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500  
Lighting Package     1,195
Rear spoiler     375
All-weather floor mats 185 185 185
Autobahn Package 5,760    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440  
Lighting Package     1,028
Rear spoiler     300
Options (change) 6,235 1,735 1,805
Options (change) 5,945 1,625 1,513
Destination 770 770 995
Total Price $31,600 $37,095 $29,795

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,963
Model Year201220122021
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIPassat
TrimGTIRSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4256hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$31,600$37,095$29,795
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-1,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,600$35,145$28,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,545$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201220122021
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIPassat
TrimGTIRSE
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 
Remote app  $25
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
Vehicle health reports  $0
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 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation system$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
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 $125
Headlight washers $50 
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Metal pedals$75$75 
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 
Total Value of Features$3,600$5,550$5,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,872-145

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122021
ModelGolf / GTIPassat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in110.4 in
Length165.4 in193.6 in
Width70.3 in72.2 in
Height58.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,326 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 GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested180044%
Total Not Requested225056%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat SE

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested12511%
Total Not Requested105089%

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