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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: $32,785

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $425

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,301

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $467

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620182018
ModelGolf / GTIPassatPassat
TrimGTI Autobahn2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,135 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $28,930 $30,353 $33,230
Driver Assistance Package 1,495    
All-weather floor mats 235 235 235
Cargo net 100 100 100
Rear spoiler   375 375
Driver Assistance Package 1,286    
All-weather floor mats 185 185 185
Cargo net 80 80 80
Rear spoiler   300 300
Options (change) 1,830 710 710
Options (change) 1,551 565 565
Destination 820 850 850
Total Price $32,785 $33,210 $36,210
Total Invoice $31,301 $31,768 $34,645

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,207
Model Year201620182018
ModelGolf / GTIPassatPassat
TrimGTI Autobahn2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$32,785$33,210$36,210
Adjustments for Features0-1,750-1,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,785$31,460$34,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850
Total Invoice$31,301$31,768$34,645
Adjustments for Features0-1,674-1,818
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,301$30,094$32,827
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,733

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201620182018
ModelGolf / GTIPassatPassat
TrimGTI Autobahn2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Remote start $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Compass$0  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,325$5,075$5,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,674-1,818

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162018
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 Weight2,964 lb.3,275 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested2950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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