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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: $35,250

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $1,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,503

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $233

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172006
ModelGolf / GTIPassat
TrimGTI Autobahn3.6 VR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,095 $29,950
Base Invoice $32,651 $27,513
All-weather floor mats 235 185
Cargo net 100  
Luxury #1 Package   2,750
Sport Package   300
Xenon HID headlights   950
Navigation system   1,800
All-weather floor mats 185 145
Cargo net 80  
Luxury #1 Package   2,513
Sport Package   274
Xenon HID headlights   839
Navigation system   1,589
Options (change) 335 5,985
Options (change) 265 5,360
Destination 820 630
Total Price $35,250 $36,565
Total Invoice $33,736 $33,503

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,016
Model Year20172006
ModelGolf / GTIPassat
TrimGTI Autobahn3.6 VR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine220hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 980, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/45-17
Total Price$35,250$36,565
Adjustments for Features-2,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,900$36,565
Total Invoice$33,736$33,503
Adjustments for Features-2,2490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,487$33,503

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172006
ModelGolf / GTIPassat
TrimGTI Autobahn3.6 VR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Headlight washers $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$6,075$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2490

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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 Year20172006
ModelGolf / GTIPassat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in106.7 in
Length167.5 in188.2 in
Width70.8 in71.7 in
Height57.2 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		22.8 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		52.7 ft314.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested245564%
Total Not Requested137536%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%

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