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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: $34,790

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $7,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelPassatGolf / GTI
TrimV6 SEL PremiumR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,525 $39,785
Rear spoiler 375  
Cargo net 95 100
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Rear spoiler 300  
Cargo net 69 80
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 470 1,200
Options (change) 369 1,136
Destination 795 850
Total Price $34,790 $41,835

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,589
Model Year20132018
ModelPassatGolf / GTI
TrimV6 SEL PremiumR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionS6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-19
Total Price$34,790$41,835
Adjustments for Features0-5,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,790$36,350

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132018
ModelPassatGolf / GTI
TrimV6 SEL PremiumR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
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
Backup collision intervention $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
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 wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
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
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver 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, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,765$9,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-260

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132018
ModelPassatGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in103.8 in
Length191.6 in167.6 in
Width72.2 in70.8 in
Height58.5 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.3,373 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.953.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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