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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: $27,590

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $4,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,456

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $3,893

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelJettaPassatPassat
TrimTDITDI SETDI SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,775 $26,675 $33,395
Base Invoice $21,864 $25,582 $32,026
Premium Package 1,440    
Navigation Package 1,130 1,700  
Rear spoiler 375 375 375
6-speed automated manual 1,100 1,100  
Sunroof   900  
Floor mats   125  
Premium Package 1,382    
Navigation Package 1,084 1,630  
Rear spoiler 300 300 300
6-speed automated manual 1,056 1,056  
Sunroof   862  
Floor mats   99  
Options (change) 4,045 4,200 375
Options (change) 3,822 3,947 300
Destination 770 820 820
Total Price $27,590 $31,695 $34,590
Total Invoice $26,456 $30,349 $33,146

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,385
Model Year201220142014
ModelJettaPassatPassat
TrimTDITDI SETDI SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4 D140hp I4 D140hp I4 D
TransmissionS6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/42 MPG30/40 MPG30/40 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 980, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$27,590$31,695$34,590
Adjustments for Features0-1,575-4,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,590$30,120$30,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$355
Total Invoice$26,456$30,349$33,146
Adjustments for Features0-1,508-3,943
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,456$28,841$29,203
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$362

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201220142014
ModelJettaPassatPassat
TrimTDITDI SETDI SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Full-size spare tire$225  
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
Media drive  $15
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Cornering lights $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450
Total Value of Features$1,575$3,150$5,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,575$4,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,508-3,943

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122014
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 Weight3,210 lb.3,397 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 TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat TDI SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bodyside moldings75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested97589%
Total Not Requested12511%

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