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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: $37,190

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,501

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,167

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017
ModelPassatGolf / GTI
TrimV6 SEL PremiumR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,995 $35,655
Base Invoice $32,601 $34,229
Body kit 1,900  
Rear spoiler 375  
Cargo net 100 100
DCC & Navigation Package   3,720
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Body kit 1,700  
Rear spoiler 300  
Cargo net 80 80
DCC & Navigation Package   3,483
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 2,375 4,920
Options (change) 2,080 4,619
Destination 820 820
Total Price $37,190 $41,395
Total Invoice $35,501 $39,668

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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: $2,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,945
Model Year20172017
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, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-19
Total Price$37,190$41,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,190$40,120
Total Invoice$35,501$39,668
Adjustments for Features0-1,222
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,501$38,446

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172017
ModelPassatGolf / GTI
TrimV6 SEL PremiumR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
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
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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
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
Total Value of Features$5,500$6,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,222

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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 Year20172017
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 Weight3,481 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

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%
DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100Yes
Total Requested300067%
Total Not Requested145033%

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