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Volkswagen Passat vs. Hyundai Genesis Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Hyundai Genesis Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,280

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $5,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,113

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $5,840

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelPassatGenesisGenesisGenesis
Trim3.6 VR63.84.65.0 R-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,950 $34,200 $44,500 $46,500
Base Invoice $27,513 $32,070 $41,204 $43,044
Sport Package 300      
Luxury #2 Package 5,250      
Navigation system 1,800      
Rear side airbags 350      
Technology Package   4,000    
Premium Package   4,800    
Sport Package 274      
Luxury #2 Package 4,797      
Navigation system 1,589      
Rear side airbags 310      
Technology Package   3,640    
Premium Package   4,368    
Options (change) 7,700 8,800 0 0
Options (change) 6,970 8,008 0 0
Destination 630 875 875 875
Total Price $38,280 $43,875 $45,375 $47,375
Total Invoice $35,113 $40,953 $42,079 $43,919

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Hyundai Genesis

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,291
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelPassatGenesisGenesisGenesis
Trim3.6 VR63.84.65.0 R-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6333hp V6385hp V8429hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10528, 17528, 17528, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/50-18235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$38,280$43,875$45,375$47,375
Adjustments for Features0-1,660-2,010-2,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,280$42,215$43,365$45,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,150$3,150
Total Invoice$35,113$40,953$42,079$43,919
Adjustments for Features0-1,549-1,864-1,863
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,113$39,404$40,215$42,056
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$811$2,652

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Hyundai Genesis

Model Year2006201220122012
ModelPassatGenesisGenesisGenesis
Trim3.6 VR63.84.65.0 R-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Sunshade, rear$125   
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo net$40   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200   
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Headlight washers$50   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150$150$150
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Total Value of Features$3,155$4,815$5,165$5,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,660$2,010$2,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,549-1,864-1,863

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Hyundai Genesis

Model Year20062012
ModelPassatGenesis
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in115.6 in
Length188.2 in196.3 in
Width71.7 in74.4 in
Height58.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.3,825 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in44.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested412578%
Total Not Requested115522%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Genesis 3.8

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Lane departure warning system200No
HD radio50No
Lexicon, 528W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested125047%
Total Not Requested140053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Media drive, large15No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather accent trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Surround sound250No
Lexicon, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180043%
Total Not Requested236557%

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