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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: $5,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,602

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $3,690

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelPassatGolf / GTI
TrimVR6R
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,200 $34,590
Base Invoice $36,669 $33,207
All-weather floor mats 185 235
iPod integration 0  
Heated front seats 225  
Navigation system 1,800  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
All-weather floor mats 145 185
iPod integration 0  
Heated front seats 199  
Navigation system 1,589  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 2,210 1,735
Options (change) 1,933 1,625
Destination 690 770
Total Price $42,100 $37,095
Total Invoice $39,292 $35,602

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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: $2,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $969
Model Year20082012
ModelPassatGolf / GTI
TrimVR6R
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$42,100$37,095
Adjustments for Features-2,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,185$37,095
Total Invoice$39,292$35,602
Adjustments for Features-2,7210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,571$35,602

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082012
ModelPassatGolf / GTI
TrimVR6R
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
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Temporary spare tire $150
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
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
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 
Metal pedals $75
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$6,140$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7210

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082012
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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

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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