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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: $25,925

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $2,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122021
ModelJettaJettaPassat
TrimSELSEL PremiumSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,445 $24,805 $26,995
All-weather floor mats 235 235 235
Rear spoiler 375 375 375
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100    
All-weather floor mats 185 185 185
Rear spoiler 300 300 300
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,056    
Options (change) 1,710 610 610
Options (change) 1,541 485 485
Destination 770 770 995
Total Price $25,925 $26,185 $28,600

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,432
Model Year201220122021
ModelJettaJettaPassat
TrimSELSEL PremiumSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5170hp I5174hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG24/31 MPG24/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$25,925$26,185$28,600
Adjustments for Features00-1,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,925$26,185$26,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$260$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201220122021
ModelJettaJettaPassat
TrimSELSEL PremiumSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration$100$100 
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation system$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Automatic headlights  $125
Fog lights$125$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,875$2,875$4,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,815
Value of Feature Adjustments00-94

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122021
ModelJettaPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in110.4 in
Length182.2 in193.6 in
Width70.0 in72.2 in
Height57.2 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,082 lb.3,325 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 Passat SE

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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