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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: $25,829

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $4,656

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,199

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $5,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelPassatPassatJetta
TrimTDI SETDI SEL PremiumTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,995 $32,195 $22,270
Base Invoice $24,929 $30,876 $21,004
Navigation and Sunroof Package 2,400    
Floor mats 125    
Cargo net 95 95 69
6-speed automated manual 1,100   1,100
Navigation system     1,990
Sunroof     1,000
Navigation and Sunroof Package 2,301    
Floor mats 99    
Cargo net 69 69 55
6-speed automated manual 1,056   1,099
Navigation system     1,758
Sunroof     883
Options (change) 3,720 95 4,159
Options (change) 3,525 69 3,795
Destination 770 770 700
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $30,485 $33,060 $25,829
Total Invoice $29,224 $31,715 $24,199

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,946
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,344
Model Year201220122009
ModelPassatPassatJetta
TrimTDI SETDI SEL PremiumTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4 D140hp I4 D140hp I4 D
TransmissionS6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/40 MPG30/40 MPG29/40 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8400, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$30,485$33,060$25,829
Adjustments for Features-710-3,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,775$29,835$25,829
Cost Above Minimum$0$60$0
Total Invoice$29,224$31,715$24,199
Adjustments for Features-681-3,0940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,543$28,621$24,199
Cost Above Minimum$0$78$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201220122009
ModelPassatPassatJetta
TrimTDI SETDI SEL PremiumTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Traffic information $25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Total Value of Features$2,575$5,090$1,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$710$3,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-681-3,0940

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122009
ModelPassatJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in101.5 in
Length191.6 in179.3 in
Width72.2 in70.1 in
Height58.5 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,397 lb.3,287 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft316.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat TDI SE

Navigation and Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125No
Cornering lights50No
iPod integration100Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested160074%
Total Not Requested57526%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested665100%
Total Not Requested00%

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