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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: $28,004

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $7,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,892

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $6,848

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201020102010
ModelPassatPassatJettaJettaJetta
TrimLuxVR6TDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,100 $36,050 $22,830 $24,990 $23,280
Base Invoice $28,107 $33,597 $21,528 $23,552 $22,016
All-weather floor mats 185 185 225 225 225
Heated front seats 225 225      
iPod integration 0 0 0 0  
Rear side airbags 350 350 350   350
Rear spoiler 479 479 360   360
Body kit 1,650 1,650 1,999 2,350 1,999
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,790 1,790 1,790
Sunroof     1,000 1,000  
Larger rear spoiler       499  
All-weather floor mats 145 145 175 175 175
Heated front seats 199 199      
iPod integration 0 0 0 0  
Rear side airbags 310 310 310   310
Rear spoiler 310 310 280   280
Body kit 1,390 1,390 1,685 2,075 1,685
Navigation system 1,589 1,589 1,581 1,581 1,581
Sunroof     883 883  
Larger rear spoiler       370  
Options (change) 4,689 4,689 5,724 5,864 4,724
Options (change) 3,943 3,943 4,914 5,084 4,031
Destination 690 690 750 750 750
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 -1,300 0
Total Price $35,479 $41,429 $28,004 $30,304 $28,754
Total Invoice $32,740 $38,230 $25,892 $28,086 $26,797

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,954
Model Year20082008201020102010
ModelPassatPassatJettaJettaJetta
TrimLuxVR6TDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4280hp V6140hp I4 D140hp I4 D170hp I5
TransmissionT6T6M6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8600, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/40-18205/55-16225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$35,479$41,429$28,004$30,304$28,754
Adjustments for Features-4,420-5,125-2000-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,059$36,304$27,804$30,304$27,604
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,245$200$2,700$0
Total Invoice$32,740$38,230$25,892$28,086$26,797
Adjustments for Features-4,079-4,729-1850-1,072
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,661$33,501$25,707$28,086$25,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,840$0$2,379$18

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082008201020102010
ModelPassatPassatJettaJettaJetta
TrimLuxVR6TDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  $1100
6-speed manual  $150$150 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Sunshade, rear$125$125   
Sunshades, second row$125$125   
Universal garage door opener$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 $300
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo net $40   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200   
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Larger rear spoiler   $200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150   
Automatic headlights$125$125   
Fog lights$125$125   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Steering-linked headlights $150   
Xenon HID headlights $500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Door sill trim plates   $100 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$5,525$6,230$1,305$1,105$2,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,420$5,125$200$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,079-4,729-1850-1,072

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082010
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 TDI

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
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Edition

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
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

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
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

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