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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: $34,885

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,306

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,007

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201220122012
ModelPassatPassatPassatGenesisGenesisGenesis
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium3.84.65.0 R-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,790 $33,925 $35,995 $34,200 $44,500 $46,500
Base Invoice $30,486 $32,534 $34,519 $32,070 $41,204 $43,044
Body kit 1,900 1,900 1,900      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375 375      
Premium Package       4,800    
Body kit 1,700 1,700 1,700      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 300 300 300      
Premium Package       4,368    
Options (change) 2,275 2,275 2,275 4,800 0 0
Options (change) 2,000 2,000 2,000 4,368 0 0
Destination 820 820 820 875 875 875
Total Price $34,885 $37,020 $39,090 $39,875 $45,375 $47,375
Total Invoice $33,306 $35,354 $37,339 $37,313 $42,079 $43,919

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Hyundai Genesis

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,045
Model Year201520152015201220122012
ModelPassatPassatPassatGenesisGenesisGenesis
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium3.84.65.0 R-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6333hp V6385hp V8429hp V8
TransmissionT6S6S6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 14528, 17528, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/50-18235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$34,885$37,020$39,090$39,875$45,375$47,375
Adjustments for Features-40-40-1400-2,650-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,845$36,980$38,950$39,875$42,725$44,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,135$4,105$0$2,850$4,850
Total Invoice$33,306$35,354$37,339$37,313$42,079$43,919
Adjustments for Features-38-38-1340-2,458-2,457
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,268$35,316$37,205$37,313$39,621$41,462
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,048$3,937$0$2,308$4,149

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Hyundai Genesis

Model Year201520152015201220122012
ModelPassatPassatPassatGenesisGenesisGenesis
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium3.84.65.0 R-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0   
RWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  
Remote app$25$25$25   
Remote start$150$150$150   
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250
Rear side airbags   $300$300$300
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15   
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75   
Laminated front side windows   $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 $325$325
CD player   $125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 $0$0
HD radio$50$50$50 $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100   
SD Card slot$25$25$25   
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25   
Traffic information   $25$25$25
USB port   $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Compass   $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150   
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat    $150$150
Folding second row seats$300$300$300   
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 $200$200
Leather accent trim   $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450$450$450   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100$100$100
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100   
Total Value of Features$4,190$4,190$4,290$4,150$6,800$6,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$40$40$140$0$2,650$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-38-38-1340-2,458-2,457

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Hyundai Genesis

Model Year20152012
ModelPassatGenesis
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in115.6 in
Length191.6 in196.3 in
Width72.2 in74.4 in
Height58.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,173 lb.3,825 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in44.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Genesis 3.8

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Media drive, large15Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather accent trim300No
Lexicon, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested204049%
Total Not Requested212551%

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