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Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,469

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $10,481

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,289

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $9,631

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelPassatJetta
TrimVR6GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,050 $24,770
Base Invoice $33,597 $23,094
All-weather floor mats 185 185
Heated front seats 225  
iPod integration 0  
Rear side airbags 350 350
Navigation system 1,800 1,990
Body kit 1,650  
Autobahn Package   2,405
Cargo net   69
All-weather floor mats 145 145
Heated front seats 199  
iPod integration 0  
Rear side airbags 310 310
Navigation system 1,589 1,758
Body kit 1,390  
Autobahn Package   2,227
Cargo net   55
Options (change) 4,210 4,999
Options (change) 3,633 4,495
Destination 690 700
Total Price $40,950 $30,469
Total Invoice $37,920 $28,289

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,996
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,404
Model Year20082009
ModelPassatJetta
TrimVR6GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$40,950$30,469
Adjustments for Features-3,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,465$30,469
Total Invoice$37,920$28,289
Adjustments for Features-3,2270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,693$28,289

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082009
ModelPassatJetta
TrimVR6GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
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 recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, 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$4,325$840
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2270

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Jetta features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082009
ModelPassatJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in101.5 in
Length188.2 in179.3 in
Width71.7 in70.1 in
Height58.0 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft316.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Jetta specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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