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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: $31,535

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $8,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,151

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $7,027

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072016
ModelPassatGolf / GTI
Trim3.6 VR61.8T SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $31,370 $29,385
Base Invoice $29,095 $28,210
All-weather floor mats 185 235
Xenon HID headlights 950  
Luxury #1 Package 3,250  
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 1,800  
AWD 1,950  
Lighting Package   995
Cargo net   100
All-weather floor mats 145 185
Xenon HID headlights 839  
Luxury #1 Package 2,970  
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 1,589  
AWD 1,900  
Lighting Package   856
Cargo net   80
Options (change) 8,135 1,330
Options (change) 7,443 1,121
Destination 640 820
Total Price $40,145 $31,535
Total Invoice $37,178 $30,151

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,990
Model Year20072016
ModelPassatGolf / GTI
Trim3.6 VR61.8T SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine280hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$40,145$31,535
Adjustments for Features-2,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,945$31,535
Total Invoice$37,178$30,151
Adjustments for Features-2,0370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,141$30,151

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072016
ModelPassatGolf / GTI
Trim3.6 VR61.8T SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row$125 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
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
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
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 rearview mirror$150 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim$300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,475$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0370

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072016
ModelPassatGolf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.7 in103.5 in
Length188.0 in179.6 in
Width71.7 in70.8 in
Height59.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,997 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.8 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.7 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Cargo net40Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
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 mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested155542%
Total Not Requested215058%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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