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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: $31,135

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,809

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,742

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201220122012
ModelGolf / GTIPassatPassatPassat
TrimGTI Autobahn2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,095 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $32,651 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Cargo net 100 95 95 95
Rear spoiler   375 375 375
Cargo net 80 69 69 69
Rear spoiler   300 300 300
Options (change) 100 470 470 470
Options (change) 80 369 369 369
Destination 820 770 770 770
Total Price $35,015 $31,135 $33,435 $34,190
Total Invoice $33,551 $29,809 $32,015 $32,739

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $930
Model Year2017201220122012
ModelGolf / GTIPassatPassatPassat
TrimGTI Autobahn2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine220hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$35,015$31,135$33,435$34,190
Adjustments for Features-2,93500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,080$31,135$33,435$34,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$33,551$29,809$32,015$32,739
Adjustments for Features-2,81200-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,739$29,809$32,015$32,643
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2017201220122012
ModelGolf / GTIPassatPassatPassat
TrimGTI Autobahn2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Remote app$25   
Remote start $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener $100$100$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   
Rearview camera$200   
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo cover$75   
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents$100   
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500   
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,550$3,615$3,615$3,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,935$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,81200-96

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172012
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.3,167 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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