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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: $28,150

Volkswagen Passat TDI SE   
Difference: $2,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,990

Volkswagen Passat TDI SE   
Difference: $2,041

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
ModelPassatPassatGolf / GTI
TrimTDI SETDI SEL PremiumTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,095 $33,925 $24,935
Base Invoice $25,985 $32,534 $23,937
Floor mats 235    
Tech Package     3,405
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Floor mats 185    
Tech Package     3,268
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 235 0 4,505
Options (change) 185 0 4,324
Destination 820 820 770
Total Price $28,150 $34,745 $30,210
Total Invoice $26,990 $33,354 $29,031

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $179
Model Year201520152012
ModelPassatPassatGolf / GTI
TrimTDI SETDI SEL PremiumTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I4 D150hp I4 D140hp I4 D
TransmissionM6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/42 MPG30/42 MPG30/42 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8400, 9300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$28,150$34,745$30,210
Adjustments for Features0-5,500-2,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,150$29,245$27,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,095$0
Total Invoice$26,990$33,354$29,031
Adjustments for Features0-5,280-2,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,990$28,074$26,811
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,084$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201520152012
ModelPassatPassatGolf / GTI
TrimTDI SETDI SEL PremiumTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Rearview camera$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75 
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player $0 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive $15 
Navigation system $600$600
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights $50 
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,215$7,715$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,500$2,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,280-2,220

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152012
ModelPassatGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in101.5 in
Length191.6 in165.4 in
Width72.2 in70.3 in
Height58.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,497 lb.3,025 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.946.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested175064%
Total Not Requested100036%

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