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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: $36,990

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $6,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,385

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,568

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201220122012
ModelPassatPassatGenesisGenesisGenesis
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium3.84.65.0 R-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,270 $36,835 $34,200 $44,500 $46,500
Base Invoice $32,865 $35,325 $32,070 $41,204 $43,044
Body kit 1,900 1,900      
Technology Package     4,000    
Premium Package     4,800    
Body kit 1,700 1,700      
Technology Package     3,640    
Premium Package     4,368    
Options (change) 1,900 1,900 8,800 0 0
Options (change) 1,700 1,700 8,008 0 0
Destination 820 820 875 875 875
Total Price $36,990 $39,555 $43,875 $45,375 $47,375
Total Invoice $35,385 $37,845 $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 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,405
Model Year20162016201220122012
ModelPassatPassatGenesisGenesisGenesis
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium3.84.65.0 R-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4280hp V6333hp V6385hp V8429hp V8
TransmissionT6S6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9528, 17528, 17528, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/50-18235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$36,990$39,555$43,875$45,375$47,375
Adjustments for Features-875-9750-350-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,115$38,580$43,875$45,025$47,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,465$0$1,150$3,150
Total Invoice$35,385$37,845$40,953$42,079$43,919
Adjustments for Features-837-9330-325-324
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,548$36,912$40,953$41,754$43,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,364$0$801$2,642

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Hyundai Genesis

Model Year20162016201220122012
ModelPassatPassatGenesisGenesisGenesis
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium3.84.65.0 R-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed automated manual $1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100   
Remote app$25$25   
Remote start$150$150   
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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
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   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200   
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Media drive  $15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0$0   
SD Card slot$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Compass  $0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150$150$150
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather accent trim  $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Metal pedals$75$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
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$5,715$5,815$4,840$5,190$5,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$975$0$350$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-837-9330-325-324

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Hyundai Genesis

Model Year20162012
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 Weight3,231 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Lexicon, 528W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested180068%
Total Not Requested85032%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Media drive, large15No
Leather accent trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Lexicon, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested217552%
Total Not Requested199048%

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