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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: $30,415

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL   
Difference: $2,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,215

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL   
Difference: $2,500

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelPassatGolf / GTI
TrimTDI SEL PremiumTDI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,195 $28,395
Base Invoice $30,876 $27,259
Cargo net 95 100
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Cargo net 69 80
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 95 1,200
Options (change) 69 1,136
Destination 770 820
Total Price $33,060 $30,415
Total Invoice $31,715 $29,215

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,054
Model Year20122015
ModelPassatGolf / GTI
TrimTDI SEL PremiumTDI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine140hp I4 D150hp I4 D
TransmissionS6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/40 MPG31/43 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$33,060$30,415
Adjustments for Features-4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,595$30,415
Total Invoice$31,715$29,215
Adjustments for Features-4460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,269$29,215

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122015
ModelPassatGolf / GTI
TrimTDI SEL PremiumTDI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
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, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,290$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4460

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122015
ModelPassatGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in103.8 in
Length191.6 in167.5 in
Width72.2 in70.8 in
Height58.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,397 lb.3,126 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.952.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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