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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: $29,175

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $10,254

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,938

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $8,592

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelJettaPassat
TrimGLIVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,745 $36,050
Base Invoice $22,795 $33,597
Autobahn Package 2,050  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
All-weather floor mats 235 185
Rear spoiler 375 479
Navigation system 900 1,800
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   225
Autobahn Package 1,968  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
All-weather floor mats 185 145
Rear spoiler 300 310
Navigation system 864 1,589
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   199
Options (change) 4,660 2,689
Options (change) 4,373 2,243
Destination 770 690
Total Price $29,175 $39,429
Total Invoice $27,938 $36,530

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,674
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,275
Model Year20122008
ModelJettaPassat
TrimGLIVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
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$29,175$39,429
Adjustments for Features0-3,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,175$35,849
Total Invoice$27,938$36,530
Adjustments for Features0-3,317
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,938$33,213

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122008
ModelJettaPassat
TrimGLIVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$1,925$5,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,317

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122008
ModelJettaPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in106.7 in
Length182.2 in188.2 in
Width70.0 in71.7 in
Height57.2 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,157 lb.3,576 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft314.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested144064%
Total Not Requested80036%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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