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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: $28,580

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $120

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162021
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIPassat
Trim1.8T SELGTI AutobahnSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,425 $30,135 $26,995
All-weather floor mats 235 235 235
Cargo net 100 100 100
Rear spoiler     375
All-weather floor mats 185 185 185
Cargo net 80 80 80
Rear spoiler     300
Options (change) 335 335 710
Options (change) 265 265 565
Destination 820 820 995
Total Price $28,580 $31,290 $28,700

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,254
Model Year201620162021
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIPassat
Trim1.8T SELGTI AutobahnSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4210hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$28,580$31,290$28,700
Adjustments for Features-625-1,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,955$30,065$28,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,110$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201620162021
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIPassat
Trim1.8T SELGTI AutobahnSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
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
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished fuel door $100 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Navigation system$600$600 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,450$5,050$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$625$1,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-599-1,1750

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162021
ModelGolf / GTIPassat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in110.4 in
Length167.5 in193.6 in
Width70.8 in72.2 in
Height57.2 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.3,326 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 Passat SE

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

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