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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: $40,030

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelPassatGolf / GTI
TrimV6 SEL PremiumR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,835 $39,785
Body kit 1,900  
Rear spoiler 375  
Cargo net 100 100
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Body kit 1,700  
Rear spoiler 300  
Cargo net 80 80
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 2,375 1,200
Options (change) 2,080 1,136
Destination 820 850
Total Price $40,030 $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: $705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,291
Model Year20162018
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$40,030$41,835
Adjustments for Features0-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,030$40,735

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162018
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Larger infotainment display $0
SD Card slot$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Performance meter $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
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, passenger seat$100 
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$4,975$6,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-52

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162018
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 Weight3,481 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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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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