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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: $32,765

Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn   
Difference: $7,265

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212016
ModelJettaPassat
TrimGLI AutobahnV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,745 $36,835
Remote start 450  
Floor mats 235  
Door sill trim plates 240  
Cargo net 100 100
7-speed automated manual 0  
Rear spoiler   375
Body kit   1,900
Remote start 350  
Floor mats 185  
Door sill trim plates 200  
Cargo net 80 80
7-speed automated manual 0  
Rear spoiler   300
Body kit   1,700
Options (change) 1,025 2,375
Options (change) 815 2,080
Destination 995 820
Total Price $32,765 $40,030

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,681
Model Year20212016
ModelJettaPassat
TrimGLI AutobahnV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionS7S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/35 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$32,765$40,030
Adjustments for Features0-3,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,765$36,120

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20212016
ModelJettaPassat
TrimGLI AutobahnV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,190$6,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,734

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20212016
ModelJettaPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in110.4 in
Length185.1 in191.6 in
Width70.8 in72.2 in
Height57.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,294 lb.3,481 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume14.1 ft315.9 ft3

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