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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: $30,415

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL   
Difference: $2,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,215

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL   
Difference: $2,500

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelGolf / GTIPassat
TrimTDI SELTDI SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,395 $32,195
Base Invoice $27,259 $30,876
Cargo net 100 95
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Cargo net 80 69
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Options (change) 1,200 95
Options (change) 1,136 69
Destination 820 770
Total Price $30,415 $33,060
Total Invoice $29,215 $31,715

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,054
Model Year20152012
ModelGolf / GTIPassat
TrimTDI SELTDI SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I4 D140hp I4 D
TransmissionS6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)31/43 MPG30/40 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$30,415$33,060
Adjustments for Features0-465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,415$32,595
Total Invoice$29,215$31,715
Adjustments for Features0-446
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,215$31,269

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152012
ModelGolf / GTIPassat
TrimTDI SELTDI SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
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 air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,825$4,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-446

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152012
ModelGolf / GTIPassat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in110.4 in
Length167.5 in191.6 in
Width70.8 in72.2 in
Height57.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,126 lb.3,397 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft315.9 ft3

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