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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: $34,190

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,739

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,442

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelPassatGolf / GTI
TrimV6 SEL PremiumR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,950 $35,650
Base Invoice $31,600 $34,225
Rear spoiler 375  
Cargo net 95 100
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Rear spoiler 300  
Cargo net 69 80
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 470 1,200
Options (change) 369 1,136
Destination 770 820
Total Price $34,190 $37,670
Total Invoice $32,739 $36,181

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,391
Model Year20122016
ModelPassatGolf / GTI
TrimV6 SEL PremiumR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionS6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$34,190$37,670
Adjustments for Features0-2,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,190$35,535
Total Invoice$32,739$36,181
Adjustments for Features0-2,051
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,739$34,130

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122016
ModelPassatGolf / GTI
TrimV6 SEL PremiumR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
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
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
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 suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,290$6,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,051

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122016
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 Weight3,446 lb.3,340 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 R

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%

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