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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: $21,035

Pontiac Vibe   
Difference: $9,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,646

Pontiac Vibe   
Difference: $9,962

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220062006
ModelPassatPassatPassatVibeVibe
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBaseGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $16,430 $20,105
Base Invoice $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $15,526 $18,999
Cargo mat 125 125 125    
Cargo net 95 95 95 35 35
Preferred Package       850 660
Antilock brakes (ABS)       525  
Side curtain airbags       745 745
Leather seating surfaces       700 700
Sunroof       750 750
Alloy wheels       440  
Cargo mat 99 99 99    
Cargo net 69 69 69 31 31
Preferred Package       748 581
Antilock brakes (ABS)       462  
Side curtain airbags       656 656
Leather seating surfaces       616 616
Sunroof       660 660
Alloy wheels       387  
Options (change) 220 220 220 4,045 2,890
Options (change) 168 168 168 3,560 2,544
Destination 770 770 770 560 560
Total Price $30,885 $33,185 $33,940 $21,035 $23,555
Total Invoice $29,608 $31,814 $32,538 $19,646 $22,103

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Pontiac Vibe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac Vibe
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,159
Model Year20122012201220062006
ModelPassatPassatPassatVibeVibe
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBaseGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6126hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionT6S6S6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$30,885$33,185$33,940$21,035$23,555
Adjustments for Features-5,010-5,010-5,1100-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,875$28,175$28,830$21,035$23,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$0$2,220
Total Invoice$29,608$31,814$32,538$19,646$22,103
Adjustments for Features-4,803-4,803-4,8990-282
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,805$27,011$27,639$19,646$21,821
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,206$2,834$0$2,175

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Pontiac Vibe

Model Year20122012201220062006
ModelPassatPassatPassatVibeVibe
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBaseGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100  
5-speed manual   $0 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 $150
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Traction control$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rack   $300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Navigation system$600$600$600  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Folding passenger seat   $150$150
Heated front seats$200$200$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$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, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$6,405$6,405$6,505$1,395$1,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,010$5,010$5,110$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,803-4,803-4,8990-282

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Pontiac Vibe

Model Year20122006
ModelPassatVibe
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in102.4 in
Length191.6 in171.9 in
Width72.2 in69.9 in
Height58.5 in62.2 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.2,702 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft319.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.954.1 ft3

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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%

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%

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