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Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Volt Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Volt Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,985

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,606

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,743

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152012
ModelPassatPassatPassatVolt
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,790 $33,925 $35,995 $39,145
Base Invoice $30,486 $32,534 $34,519 $37,579
Rear spoiler 375 375 375  
Premium Trim Package       1,395
Navigation system       1,995
Bose 7 speakers       495
Rear spoiler 300 300 300  
Premium Trim Package       1,228
Navigation system       1,756
Bose 7 speakers       436
Options (change) 375 375 375 3,885
Options (change) 300 300 300 3,420
Destination 820 820 820 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $32,985 $35,120 $37,190 $36,380
Total Invoice $31,606 $33,654 $35,639 $34,349

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Volt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,416
Model Year2015201520152012
ModelPassatPassatPassatVolt
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6149hp E+
TransmissionT6S6S6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$32,985$35,120$37,190$36,380
Adjustments for Features-2,790-2,790-2,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,195$32,330$34,300$36,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,135$4,105$0
Total Invoice$31,606$33,654$35,639$34,349
Adjustments for Features-2,673-2,674-2,7690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,933$30,980$32,870$34,349
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,047$3,937$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year2015201520152012
ModelPassatPassatPassatVolt
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Second-row high console   $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
16 kWh battery pack   $0
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450$450$450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,715$5,715$5,815$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,790$2,790$2,890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,673-2,674-2,7690

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year20152012
ModelPassatVolt
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in105.7 in
Length191.6 in177.1 in
Width72.2 in70.4 in
Height58.5 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,173 lb.3,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.9.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in34.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft310.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.90.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Volt

Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested64086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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