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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: $28,660

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,965

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172020
ModelJettaPassat
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,995 $31,095
Floor mats 235  
All-weather floor mats 235 235
Rear spoiler 375 375
Floor mats 185  
All-weather floor mats 185 185
Rear spoiler 300 300
Options (change) 845 610
Options (change) 670 485
Destination 820 920
Total Price $28,660 $32,625

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,172
Model Year20172020
ModelJettaPassat
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$28,660$32,625
Adjustments for Features0-3,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,660$28,635

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172020
ModelJettaPassat
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat $40
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger 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$2,750$6,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-172

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172020
ModelJettaPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in110.4 in
Length183.3 in193.6 in
Width70.0 in72.2 in
Height57.2 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,940 lb.3,326 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 Volume15.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat SEL

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

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