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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: $37,190

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,501

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,926

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelGolf / GTIPassat
TrimRV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,595 $33,995
Base Invoice $35,131 $32,601
DCC & Navigation Package 2,495  
Cargo net 100 100
Rear spoiler   375
Body kit   1,900
DCC & Navigation Package 2,396  
Cargo net 80 80
Rear spoiler   300
Body kit   1,700
Options (change) 2,595 2,375
Options (change) 2,476 2,080
Destination 820 820
Total Price $40,010 $37,190
Total Invoice $38,427 $35,501

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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: $3,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,904
Model Year20152017
ModelGolf / GTIPassat
TrimRV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionS6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/45-18
Total Price$40,010$37,190
Adjustments for Features0-1,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,010$36,165
Total Invoice$38,427$35,501
Adjustments for Features0-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,427$34,523

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152017
ModelGolf / GTIPassat
TrimRV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
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
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
iPod integration$100 
Mirrorlink support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
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, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$6,000$7,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152017
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 Weight3,340 lb.3,481 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested110047%
Total Not Requested125053%

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