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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: $31,330

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $1,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelPassatGolf / GTI
TrimKomfortSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,690 $30,245
Navigation system 1,990  
All-weather floor mats 185 235
Navigation system 1,758  
All-weather floor mats 145 185
Options (change) 2,175 235
Options (change) 1,903 185
Destination 700 850
Total Price $32,565 $31,330

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,451
Model Year20092018
ModelPassatGolf / GTI
TrimKomfortSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$32,565$31,330
Adjustments for Features0-4,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,565$26,620

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092018
ModelPassatGolf / GTI
TrimKomfortSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
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 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights $125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,115$7,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-156

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092018
ModelPassatGolf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.7 in103.5 in
Length188.0 in179.8 in
Width71.7 in70.8 in
Height59.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,513 lb.3,054 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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