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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: $37,190

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212017
ModelGolf / GTIPassat
TrimGTI AutobahnV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,945 $33,995
Cargo net 100 100
Rear spoiler   375
Body kit   1,900
Cargo net 80 80
Rear spoiler   300
Body kit   1,700
Options (change) 100 2,375
Options (change) 80 2,080
Destination 995 820
Total Price $38,040 $37,190

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,495
Model Year20212017
ModelGolf / GTIPassat
TrimGTI AutobahnV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine228hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$38,040$37,190
Adjustments for Features0-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,040$36,215

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20212017
ModelGolf / GTIPassat
TrimGTI AutobahnV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
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
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Larger infotainment display$0 
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $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$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-931

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20212017
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 Weight3,186 lb.3,481 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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