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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: $25,950

Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,883

Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,625

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016201620162016
ModelJettaJettaPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimSEL PremiumGLI1.8T SE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,805 $23,745 $26,280 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $23,813 $22,795 $25,203 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 375 375 375
Autobahn Package   2,050        
Navigation system   900        
Floor mats     235 235    
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300 300 300
Autobahn Package   1,968        
Navigation system   864        
Floor mats     185 185    
Options (change) 375 3,325 610 610 375 375
Options (change) 300 3,132 485 485 300 300
Destination 770 770 820 820 820 820
Total Price $25,950 $27,840 $27,710 $31,925 $35,465 $38,030
Total Invoice $24,883 $26,697 $26,508 $30,550 $33,985 $36,445

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $510
Model Year201220122016201620162016
ModelJettaJettaPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimSEL PremiumGLI1.8T SE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5200hp I4170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T6T6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$25,950$27,840$27,710$31,925$35,465$38,030
Adjustments for Features-7250-1,890-6,115-8,225-8,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,225$27,840$25,820$25,810$27,240$29,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,615$10$0$1,430$3,895
Total Invoice$24,883$26,697$26,508$30,550$33,985$36,445
Adjustments for Features-6950-1,808-5,852-7,882-7,978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,188$26,697$24,700$24,698$26,103$28,467
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,509$2$0$1,405$3,769

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201220122016201620162016
ModelJettaJettaPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimSEL PremiumGLI1.8T SE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual $150    
6-speed automated manual     $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote start    $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 collision prevention    $150$150
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $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
Obstacle detection, rear    $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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50    
Cargo mat  $40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$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$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$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
CD changer, in-dash$325     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
HD radio$50 $50$50$50$50
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
Compass $0    
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
LED headlights    $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$50
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100
Heated second row seats   $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
Metal pedals $75 $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$3,300$2,575$4,465$8,690$10,800$10,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$725$0$1,890$6,115$8,225$8,325
Value of Feature Adjustments-6950-1,808-5,852-7,882-7,978

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122016
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 GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0Yes
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 1.8T SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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