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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: $33,120

Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line   
Difference: $3,135

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192018
ModelPassatGolf / GTI
TrimSE R-LineGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,995 $35,070
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325  
All-weather floor mats 235 235
Cargo net 100 100
Rear spoiler 375  
LED headlights 1,195  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270  
All-weather floor mats 185 185
Cargo net 80 80
Rear spoiler 300  
LED headlights 1,028  
Options (change) 2,230 335
Options (change) 1,863 265
Destination 895 850
Total Price $33,120 $36,255

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,573
Model Year20192018
ModelPassatGolf / GTI
TrimSE R-LineGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine174hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$33,120$36,255
Adjustments for Features0-4,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,120$31,615

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20192018
ModelPassatGolf / GTI
TrimSE R-LineGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Larger infotainment display $0
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$1,735$6,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,451

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20192018
ModelPassatGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in103.8 in
Length191.6 in167.6 in
Width72.2 in70.8 in
Height58.5 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,275 lb.2,946 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.953.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

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

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