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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: $2,479

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,938

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $1,411

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelJettaPassat
TrimGLIKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,745 $28,300
Base Invoice $22,795 $26,436
Autobahn Package 2,050  
All-weather floor mats 235 185
Navigation system 900 1,990
Rear spoiler 375 479
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Autobahn Package 1,968  
All-weather floor mats 185 145
Navigation system 864 1,758
Rear spoiler 300 310
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Options (change) 4,660 2,654
Options (change) 4,373 2,213
Destination 770 700
Total Price $29,175 $31,654
Total Invoice $27,938 $29,349

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,249
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,198
Model Year20122009
ModelJettaPassat
TrimGLIKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 980, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/45-17
Total Price$29,175$31,654
Adjustments for Features0-230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,175$31,424
Total Invoice$27,938$29,349
Adjustments for Features0-213
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,938$29,136

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122009
ModelJettaPassat
TrimGLIKomfort
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,250$2,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-213

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122009
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.3,344 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested111550%
Total Not Requested112550%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested65098%
Total Not Requested152%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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