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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: $37,095

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $3,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,602

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $2,287

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012
ModelPassatGolf / GTI
Trim3.6 VR6R
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,370 $34,590
Base Invoice $29,095 $33,207
Xenon HID headlights 950  
Sport Package 4,030  
All-weather floor mats 185 235
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 1,800  
AWD 1,950  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
Xenon HID headlights 839  
Sport Package 3,681  
All-weather floor mats 145 185
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 1,589  
AWD 1,900  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 8,915 1,735
Options (change) 8,154 1,625
Destination 640 770
Total Price $40,925 $37,095
Total Invoice $37,889 $35,602

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $157
Model Year20072012
ModelPassatGolf / GTI
Trim3.6 VR6R
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$40,925$37,095
Adjustments for Features-2,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,285$37,095
Total Invoice$37,889$35,602
Adjustments for Features-2,4440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,445$35,602

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072012
ModelPassatGolf / GTI
Trim3.6 VR6R
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Sunshades, second row$125 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,515$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4440

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072012
ModelPassatGolf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.7 in101.5 in
Length188.0 in165.4 in
Width71.7 in70.3 in
Height59.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,997 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.7 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Cargo net40No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
235/40WR18 tires400No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
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 headlights125No
Fog lights125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested226549%
Total Not Requested239051%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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