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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: $38,115

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $3,955

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelPassatGolf / GTI
Trim3.6 VR6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,950 $39,785
Luxury #2 Package 5,250  
Sport Package 300  
All-weather floor mats 185 235
Navigation system 1,800  
Cargo net   100
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Luxury #2 Package 4,797  
Sport Package 274  
All-weather floor mats 145 185
Navigation system 1,589  
Cargo net   80
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 7,535 1,435
Options (change) 6,805 1,321
Destination 630 850
Total Price $38,115 $42,070

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,036
Model Year20062018
ModelPassatGolf / GTI
Trim3.6 VR6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/35-19
Total Price$38,115$42,070
Adjustments for Features0-5,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,115$37,045

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062018
ModelPassatGolf / GTI
Trim3.6 VR6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
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 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,200$9,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-259

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062018
ModelPassatGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.7 in103.8 in
Length188.2 in167.6 in
Width71.7 in70.8 in
Height58.0 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,576 lb.3,373 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.253.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested353067%
Total Not Requested175033%
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%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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