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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: $10,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,151

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $9,141

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelPassatGolf / GTI
TrimVR61.8T SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $39,200 $29,385
Base Invoice $36,669 $28,210
All-weather floor mats 185 235
iPod integration 0  
Heated front seats 225  
Navigation system 1,800  
Lighting Package   995
Cargo net   100
All-weather floor mats 145 185
iPod integration 0  
Heated front seats 199  
Navigation system 1,589  
Lighting Package   856
Cargo net   80
Options (change) 2,210 1,330
Options (change) 1,933 1,121
Destination 690 820
Total Price $42,100 $31,535
Total Invoice $39,292 $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: $8,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,924
Model Year20082016
ModelPassatGolf / GTI
TrimVR61.8T SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine280hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$42,100$31,535
Adjustments for Features-2,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,725$31,535
Total Invoice$39,292$30,151
Adjustments for Features-2,2170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,075$30,151

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082016
ModelPassatGolf / GTI
TrimVR61.8T 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
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
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
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $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 
Aluminum trim$100 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,750$4,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2170

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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 Year20082016
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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

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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