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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: $39,375

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $3,700

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212008
ModelGolf / GTIPassat
TrimGTI AutobahnVR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $36,945 $39,200
All-weather floor mats 235 185
Cargo net 100  
7-speed automated manual 1,100  
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   225
Navigation system   1,800
Adaptive cruise control   975
All-weather floor mats 185 145
Cargo net 80  
7-speed automated manual 1,056  
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   199
Navigation system   1,589
Adaptive cruise control   861
Options (change) 1,435 3,185
Options (change) 1,321 2,794
Destination 995 690
Total Price $39,375 $43,075

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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: $4,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,897
Model Year20212008
ModelGolf / GTIPassat
TrimGTI AutobahnVR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine228hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$39,375$43,075
Adjustments for Features-1,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,350$43,075

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20212008
ModelGolf / GTIPassat
TrimGTI AutobahnVR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Sunshades, second row $125
Universal garage door opener $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 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Roof rails $250
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 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
LED headlights$1000 
Xenon HID headlights $500
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,550$6,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-600

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20212008
ModelGolf / GTIPassat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.8 in106.7 in
Length167.6 in188.0 in
Width70.8 in71.7 in
Height58.2 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,256 lb.3,744 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft361.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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