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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,765

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $2,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,845

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $2,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112017201720172017
ModelJettaJettaPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimSELTDI1.8T SEV6 SE1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,395 $22,995 $25,495 $29,295 $30,995 $33,995
Base Invoice $20,539 $22,075 $24,450 $28,093 $29,724 $32,601
Sport Package 700          
Sunroof 900          
Navigation Package   1,200        
Sport Package 672          
Sunroof 864          
Navigation Package   1,152        
Options (change) 1,600 1,200 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,536 1,152 0 0 0 0
Destination 770 770 820 820 820 820
Total Price $23,765 $24,965 $26,315 $30,115 $31,815 $34,815
Total Invoice $22,845 $23,997 $25,270 $28,913 $30,544 $33,421

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $437
Model Year201120112017201720172017
ModelJettaJettaPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimSELTDI1.8T SEV6 SE1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D170hp I4280hp V6170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM5M6T6S6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$23,765$24,965$26,315$30,115$31,815$34,815
Adjustments for Features-250-2,375-6,250-8,500-8,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,740$24,965$23,940$23,865$23,315$26,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,225$625$550$0$2,900
Total Invoice$22,845$23,997$25,270$28,913$30,544$33,421
Adjustments for Features-240-2,281-6,001-8,160-8,256
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,821$23,997$22,989$22,912$22,384$25,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,176$605$528$0$2,781

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201120112017201720172017
ModelJettaJettaPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimSELTDI1.8T SEV6 SE1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manual $150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100 $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
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$0    
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200$200
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
iPod integration$100$100    
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0$0
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25   
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  $100$100$100
Heated second row seats   $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50  
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200
Metal pedals$75   $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0     
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$1,750$1,725$4,100$7,975$10,225$10,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$0$2,375$6,250$8,500$8,600
Value of Feature Adjustments-240-2,281-6,001-8,160-8,256

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112017
ModelJettaPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in110.4 in
Length182.2 in191.6 in
Width70.0 in72.2 in
Height57.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested27552%
Total Not Requested25048%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested1075100%
Total Not Requested00%

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