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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: $35,360

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $660

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,686

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $911

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201520152015
ModelGolf / GTIPassatPassatPassat
TrimGTI Autobahn1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,070 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $33,667 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
Cargo net 100 100 100 100
Rear spoiler   375 375 375
Illuminated door sill trim plates   375 375 375
Body kit   1,900 1,900 1,900
Cargo net 80 80 80 80
Rear spoiler   300 300 300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   300 300 300
Body kit   1,700 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 100 2,750 2,750 2,750
Options (change) 80 2,380 2,380 2,380
Destination 850 820 820 820
Total Price $36,020 $35,360 $37,495 $39,565
Total Invoice $34,597 $33,686 $35,734 $37,719

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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: $1,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,116
Model Year2018201520152015
ModelGolf / GTIPassatPassatPassat
TrimGTI Autobahn1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine220hp I4170hp I4150hp 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)225/40-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$36,020$35,360$37,495$39,565
Adjustments for Features-2,11000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,910$35,360$37,495$39,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,135$4,105
Total Invoice$34,597$33,686$35,734$37,719
Adjustments for Features-2,02700-95
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,570$33,686$35,734$37,624
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,048$3,938

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2018201520152015
ModelGolf / GTIPassatPassatPassat
TrimGTI Autobahn1.8T 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 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   
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo cover$75   
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100
Larger infotainment display$0   
Media drive $15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
USB port$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Compass$0   
LED headlights$1000   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
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, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450$450$450
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$6,225$4,115$4,115$4,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,110$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,02700-95

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182015
ModelGolf / GTIPassat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in110.4 in
Length167.6 in191.6 in
Width70.8 in72.2 in
Height58.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,946 lb.3,173 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
17.4 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft315.9 ft3

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