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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: $27,660

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $4,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,543

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $3,787

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelPassatGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimKomfortTDIGTIR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,690 $24,935 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $27,727 $23,937 $23,611 $33,207
Navigation system 1,990      
All-weather floor mats 185 235 235 235
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,720 3,850 1,500
Navigation system 1,758      
All-weather floor mats 145 185 185 185
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,651 3,696 1,440
Options (change) 2,175 1,955 4,085 1,735
Options (change) 1,903 1,836 3,881 1,625
Destination 700 770 770 770
Total Price $32,565 $27,660 $29,450 $37,095
Total Invoice $30,330 $26,543 $28,262 $35,602

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,050
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelPassatGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimKomfortTDIGTIR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 8?, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$32,565$27,660$29,450$37,095
Adjustments for Features-1,8650-1,150-4,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,700$27,660$28,300$32,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$640$5,185
Total Invoice$30,330$26,543$28,262$35,602
Adjustments for Features-1,7370-1,104-4,079
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,593$26,543$27,158$31,523
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615$4,980

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2009201220122012
ModelPassatGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimKomfortTDIGTIR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350   
Proximity key   $250
Sunshades, second row$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Full-size spare tire$225   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 $25$25
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive$15   
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125$125 
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$2,790$925$2,075$5,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,865$0$1,150$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7370-1,104-4,079

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092012
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 Weight3,513 lb.2,969 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested165065%
Total Not Requested90035%

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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