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Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,765

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $2,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,914

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $4,302

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015
ModelPassatGolf / GTI
Trim3.6 VR6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,950 $36,595
Base Invoice $27,513 $35,131
Luxury #1 Package 2,750  
Xenon HID headlights 950  
Sport Package 300  
All-weather floor mats 185 235
Cargo net   100
Luxury #1 Package 2,513  
Xenon HID headlights 839  
Sport Package 274  
All-weather floor mats 145 185
Cargo net   80
Options (change) 4,185 335
Options (change) 3,771 265
Destination 630 820
Total Price $34,765 $37,750
Total Invoice $31,914 $36,216

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,239
Model Year20062015
ModelPassatGolf / GTI
Trim3.6 VR6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$34,765$37,750
Adjustments for Features0-2,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,765$35,600
Total Invoice$31,914$36,216
Adjustments for Features0-2,063
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,914$34,153

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062015
ModelPassatGolf / GTI
Trim3.6 VR6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,625$5,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,063

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062015
ModelPassatGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.7 in103.8 in
Length188.2 in167.5 in
Width71.7 in70.8 in
Height58.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,576 lb.3,340 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.252.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested248065%
Total Not Requested135035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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