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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: $28,550

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $150

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021201520152015
ModelPassatGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSE1.8T SELTDI SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,995 $27,395 $28,395 $30,045
All-weather floor mats 235 235 235 235
Cargo net 100 100 100 100
Rear spoiler 375      
All-weather floor mats 185 185 185 185
Cargo net 80 80 80 80
Rear spoiler 300      
Options (change) 710 335 335 335
Options (change) 565 265 265 265
Destination 995 820 820 820
Total Price $28,700 $28,550 $29,550 $31,200

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,851
Model Year2021201520152015
ModelPassatGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSE1.8T SELTDI SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine174hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$28,700$28,550$29,550$31,200
Adjustments for Features-625-1,0500-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,075$27,500$29,550$29,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,050$2,150

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2021201520152015
ModelPassatGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSE1.8T SELTDI SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$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   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Aux input$50   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Mirrorlink support$0   
Navigation system $600$600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$4,125$4,550$3,500$5,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$625$1,050$0$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-34-1,0070-1,487

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20212015
ModelPassatGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in103.8 in
Length193.6 in167.5 in
Width72.2 in70.8 in
Height58.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.2,964 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

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

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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