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Volkswagen Passat vs. Pontiac Vibe Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Pontiac Vibe Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,575

Pontiac Vibe   
Difference: $12,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,122

Pontiac Vibe   
Difference: $10,808

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelPassatVibeVibe
Trim3.6 VR6BaseGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,950 $16,430 $20,105
Base Invoice $27,513 $15,526 $18,999
Sport Package 300    
Luxury #1 Package 2,750    
CD changer, in-dash   450 450
Preferred Package   850 660
Antilock brakes (ABS)   525  
Side curtain airbags   745 745
Leather seating surfaces   700 700
Cargo net   35 35
Sun and Sound Package   840 840
Alloy wheels   440  
Sport Package 274    
Luxury #1 Package 2,513    
CD changer, in-dash   396 396
Preferred Package   748 581
Antilock brakes (ABS)   462  
Side curtain airbags   656 656
Leather seating surfaces   616 616
Cargo net   31 31
Sun and Sound Package   740 740
Alloy wheels   387  
Options (change) 3,050 4,585 3,430
Options (change) 2,787 4,036 3,020
Destination 630 560 560
Total Price $33,630 $21,575 $24,095
Total Invoice $30,930 $20,122 $22,579

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Pontiac Vibe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac Vibe
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,918
Model Year200620062006
ModelPassatVibeVibe
Trim3.6 VR6BaseGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6126hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionT6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$33,630$21,575$24,095
Adjustments for Features-4,2300-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,400$21,575$23,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,220
Total Invoice$30,930$20,122$22,579
Adjustments for Features-3,8900-281
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,040$20,122$22,298
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,176

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Pontiac Vibe

Model Year200620062006
ModelPassatVibeVibe
Trim3.6 VR6BaseGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Stability control$400  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Compass$0  
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Heated front seats$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$5,740$1,510$1,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,230$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8900-281

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Pontiac Vibe

Model Year20062006
ModelPassatVibe
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.7 in102.4 in
Length188.2 in171.9 in
Width71.7 in69.9 in
Height58.0 in62.2 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.2,702 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft319.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.254.1 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 #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Cargo net40Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Heated front seats200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested134035%
Total Not Requested249065%

Option Package Details
Pontiac Vibe

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Monsoon, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Pontiac Vibe GT

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Monsoon, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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