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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: $29,150

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $745

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172021
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIPassat
TrimSELGTI AutobahnSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,995 $34,095 $26,995
All-weather floor mats 235 235 235
Cargo net 100 100 100
Lighting Package     1,195
Rear spoiler     375
All-weather floor mats 185 185 185
Cargo net 80 80 80
Lighting Package     1,028
Rear spoiler     300
Options (change) 335 335 1,905
Options (change) 265 265 1,593
Destination 820 820 995
Total Price $29,150 $35,250 $29,895

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,420
Model Year201720172021
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIPassat
TrimSELGTI AutobahnSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4220hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$29,150$35,250$29,895
Adjustments for Features0-3,400-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,150$31,850$29,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201720172021
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIPassat
TrimSELGTI 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$600
Cruise control$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked fog lights$50 $50
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,325$7,725$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,400$550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,254-48

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172021
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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat SE

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested12511%
Total Not Requested105089%

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