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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: $29,150

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $745

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120172017
ModelPassatGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSESELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,995 $27,995 $34,095
All-weather floor mats 235 235 235
Lighting Package 1,195    
Cargo net 100 100 100
Rear spoiler 375    
All-weather floor mats 185 185 185
Lighting Package 1,028    
Cargo net 80 80 80
Rear spoiler 300    
Options (change) 1,905 335 335
Options (change) 1,593 265 265
Destination 995 820 820
Total Price $29,895 $29,150 $35,250

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,420
Model Year202120172017
ModelPassatGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSESELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine174hp I4170hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$29,895$29,150$35,250
Adjustments for Features-5500-3,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,345$29,150$31,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,700

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year202120172017
ModelPassatGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSESELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 $600
Cruise control $150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 $200
Blind spot warning system$200 $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 $100
Forward collision warning$200 $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Navigation system $600$600
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights$1000  
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$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$4,875$4,325$7,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$550$0$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-480-3,254

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20212017
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 Passat SE

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested12511%
Total Not Requested105089%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 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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