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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: $36,110

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,565

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,469

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelPassatGolf / GTI
TrimV6 SEL PremiumR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,650 $34,795
Base Invoice $33,230 $33,403
All-weather floor mats 235 235
Rear spoiler 375  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,720
All-weather floor mats 185 185
Rear spoiler 300  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,651
Options (change) 610 1,955
Options (change) 485 1,836
Destination 850 795
Total Price $36,110 $37,545
Total Invoice $34,565 $36,034

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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: $6,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,944
Model Year20182013
ModelPassatGolf / GTI
TrimV6 SEL PremiumR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$36,110$37,545
Adjustments for Features-4,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,435$37,545
Total Invoice$34,565$36,034
Adjustments for Features-4,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,090$36,034

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182013
ModelPassatGolf / GTI
TrimV6 SEL PremiumR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
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
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Mirrorlink support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,150$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4750

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182013
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 Weight3,571 lb.3,326 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 R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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