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Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Fiesta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Fiesta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,590

Ford Fiesta SEL   
Difference: $12,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,559

Ford Fiesta SEL   
Difference: $12,347

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152012
ModelPassatPassatPassatFiesta
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,790 $33,925 $35,995 $16,600
Base Invoice $30,486 $32,534 $34,519 $15,984
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375 375 410
Rear spoiler 375 375 375  
Upgrade Package       820
Remote start       395
Sunroof       745
Leather seating surfaces       825
Illuminated door sill trim plates 300 300 300 356
Rear spoiler 300 300 300  
Upgrade Package       714
Remote start       344
Sunroof       648
Leather seating surfaces       718
Options (change) 750 750 750 3,195
Options (change) 600 600 600 2,780
Destination 820 820 820 795
Total Price $33,360 $35,495 $37,565 $20,590
Total Invoice $31,906 $33,954 $35,939 $19,559

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Fiesta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fiesta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,173
Model Year2015201520152012
ModelPassatPassatPassatFiesta
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6120hp I4
TransmissionT6S6S6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 980, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18195/50-16
Total Price$33,360$35,495$37,565$20,590
Adjustments for Features-5,410-5,410-5,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,950$30,085$32,055$20,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,135$4,105$0
Total Invoice$31,906$33,954$35,939$19,559
Adjustments for Features-5,174-5,175-5,2710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,732$28,779$30,668$19,559
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,047$3,936$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Fiesta

Model Year2015201520152012
ModelPassatPassatPassatFiesta
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
911 assist   $25
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
USB port   $25
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Floor mats, second row (optional)   $0
Manual height adjuster, driver 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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,980$5,980$6,080$570
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,410$5,410$5,510$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,174-5,175-5,2710

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Fiesta

Model Year20152012
ModelPassatFiesta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in98.0 in
Length191.6 in173.6 in
Width72.2 in66.8 in
Height58.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,173 lb.2,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in52.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in31.2 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft312.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Fiesta SEL

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Alarm100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%

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