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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: $31,535

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $10,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,151

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $9,141

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelGolf / GTIPassat
Trim1.8T SELVR6
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,385 $39,200
Base Invoice $28,210 $36,669
Lighting Package 995  
All-weather floor mats 235 185
Cargo net 100  
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   225
Navigation system   1,800
Lighting Package 856  
All-weather floor mats 185 145
Cargo net 80  
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   199
Navigation system   1,589
Options (change) 1,330 2,210
Options (change) 1,121 1,933
Destination 820 690
Total Price $31,535 $42,100
Total Invoice $30,151 $39,292

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,924
Model Year20162008
ModelGolf / GTIPassat
Trim1.8T SELVR6
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$31,535$42,100
Adjustments for Features0-2,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,535$39,725
Total Invoice$30,151$39,292
Adjustments for Features0-2,217
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,151$37,075

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162008
ModelGolf / GTIPassat
Trim1.8T SELVR6
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Sunshades, second row $125
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
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, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,375$6,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,217

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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 Year20162008
ModelGolf / GTIPassat
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.5 in106.7 in
Length179.6 in188.0 in
Width70.8 in71.7 in
Height58.3 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,997 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		30.4 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.5 ft361.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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