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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: $21,310

Volkswagen Golf / GTI   
Difference: $5,115

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192011
ModelPassatPassatGolf / GTI
TrimWolfsburg EditionSE R-LineBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,295 $29,995 $19,755
All-weather floor mats 235 235 235
Cold Weather Package     250
Bluetooth cell phone link     300
All-weather floor mats 185 185 176
Cold Weather Package     215
Bluetooth cell phone link     258
Options (change) 235 235 785
Options (change) 185 185 649
Destination 895 895 770
Total Price $26,425 $31,125 $21,310

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,420
Model Year201920192011
ModelPassatPassatGolf / GTI
TrimWolfsburg EditionSE R-LineBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine174hp I4174hp I4170hp I5
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/36 MPG25/36 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/40-19195/65-15
Total Price$26,425$31,125$21,310
Adjustments for Features-500-3,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,925$27,785$21,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,860$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201920192011
ModelPassatPassatGolf / GTI
TrimWolfsburg EditionSE R-LineBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
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 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rearview camera$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100 
App support $0 
Apple CarPlay support $100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
HD radio $50 
Mirrorlink support $0 
Satellite radio $200 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system $25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates $100 
Floor mats $75 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$2,900$5,740$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$500$3,340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-20-1160

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20192011
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 Weight3,274 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

Bluetooth cell phone link
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested215100%
Total Not Requested00%

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