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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: $36,210

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,645

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,967

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelPassatGolf / GTI
TrimV6 SEL PremiumR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,650 $36,595
Base Invoice $33,230 $35,131
All-weather floor mats 235 235
Rear spoiler 375  
Cargo net 100 100
DCC & Navigation Package   2,495
All-weather floor mats 185 185
Rear spoiler 300  
Cargo net 80 80
DCC & Navigation Package   2,396
Options (change) 710 2,830
Options (change) 565 2,661
Destination 850 820
Total Price $36,210 $40,245
Total Invoice $34,645 $38,612

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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: $5,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,330
Model Year20182015
ModelPassatGolf / GTI
TrimV6 SEL PremiumR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionS6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-19
Total Price$36,210$40,245
Adjustments for Features-1,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,785$40,245
Total Invoice$34,645$38,612
Adjustments for Features-1,3630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,282$38,612

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182015
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 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
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 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
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 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
iPod integration $100
Mirrorlink support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
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$7,425$6,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3630

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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 Year20182015
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 Weight3,571 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

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested110047%
Total Not Requested125053%

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