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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: $35,465

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,985

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $976

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelPassatPassatVolt
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,270 $36,835 $39,145
Base Invoice $32,865 $35,325 $37,579
Rear spoiler 375 375  
Park Assist Package     695
Premium Trim Package     1,395
Navigation system     1,995
Bose 7 speakers     495
Rear spoiler 300 300  
Park Assist Package     612
Premium Trim Package     1,228
Navigation system     1,756
Bose 7 speakers     436
Options (change) 375 375 4,580
Options (change) 300 300 4,032
Destination 820 820 850
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $35,465 $38,030 $37,075
Total Invoice $33,985 $36,445 $34,961

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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: $7,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,270
Model Year201620162012
ModelPassatPassatVolt
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4280hp V6149hp E+
TransmissionT6S6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$35,465$38,030$37,075
Adjustments for Features-5,525-5,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,940$32,405$37,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,465$0
Total Invoice$33,985$36,445$34,961
Adjustments for Features-5,294-5,3910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,691$31,054$34,961
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,363$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year201620162012
ModelPassatPassatVolt
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Second-row high console  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
16 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Compass  $0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$8,365$8,465$2,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,525$5,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,294-5,3910

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year20162012
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 Weight3,231 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

Park Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

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