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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: $35,020

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $1,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,272

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $1,325

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201620162016
ModelGolf / GTIPassatPassatPassat
TrimGTI Autobahn1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,070 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $33,667 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
Cargo net 100 100 100 100
Lighting Package   1,095    
Floor mats   235    
Rear spoiler   375 375 375
Body kit   1,900 1,900 1,900
Cargo net 80 80 80 80
Lighting Package   942    
Floor mats   185    
Rear spoiler   300 300 300
Body kit   1,700 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 100 3,705 2,375 2,375
Options (change) 80 3,207 2,080 2,080
Destination 850 820 820 820
Total Price $36,020 $35,020 $37,465 $40,030
Total Invoice $34,597 $33,272 $35,765 $38,225

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,243
Model Year2018201620162016
ModelGolf / GTIPassatPassatPassat
TrimGTI Autobahn1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine220hp I4170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6S6
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$35,020$37,465$40,030
Adjustments for Features-850-1,110-1,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,935$35,020$36,355$38,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,335$3,800
Total Invoice$34,597$33,272$35,765$38,225
Adjustments for Features-820-1,060-1,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,515$33,272$34,705$37,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,433$3,798

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2018201620162016
ModelGolf / GTIPassatPassatPassat
TrimGTI Autobahn1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Remote start  $150$150
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat $40  
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 
Larger infotainment display$0   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Compass$0   
Cornering lights$50   
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
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
Metal pedals $75$75$75
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
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$3,575$3,490$4,600$4,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$85$0$1,110$1,210
Value of Feature Adjustments-820-1,060-1,155

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182016
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.3,231 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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