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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: $25,825

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $6,870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920132013
ModelPassatGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSE R-LineGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,995 $24,795 $34,795
All-weather floor mats 235 235 235
Rear spoiler 375    
LED headlights 1,195    
All-weather floor mats 185 185 185
Rear spoiler 300    
LED headlights 1,028    
Options (change) 1,805 235 235
Options (change) 1,513 185 185
Destination 895 795 795
Total Price $32,695 $25,825 $35,825

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,656
Model Year201920132013
ModelPassatGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSE R-LineGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine174hp I4200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$32,695$25,825$35,825
Adjustments for Features-3,8100-3,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,885$25,825$31,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,100

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201920132013
ModelPassatGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSE R-LineGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$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  
Rearview camera$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50 $50
iPod integration $100$100
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot$25 $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125 
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
LED headlights$1000  
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,310$1,500$5,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,810$0$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments-2810-3,743

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20192013
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 Weight3,275 lb.2,969 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 GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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