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Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,800

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $6,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,638

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $5,026

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelPassatJetta
Trim3.6 VR6GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,950 $23,745
Base Invoice $27,513 $22,795
Sport Package 300  
Luxury #1 Package 2,750  
All-weather floor mats 185 235
Navigation system 1,800 900
Autobahn Package   2,050
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Sport Package 274  
Luxury #1 Package 2,513  
All-weather floor mats 145 185
Navigation system 1,589 864
Autobahn Package   1,968
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 5,035 4,285
Options (change) 4,521 4,073
Destination 630 770
Total Price $35,615 $28,800
Total Invoice $32,664 $27,638

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,568
Model Year20062012
ModelPassatJetta
Trim3.6 VR6GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$35,615$28,800
Adjustments for Features-2,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,935$28,800
Total Invoice$32,664$27,638
Adjustments for Features-2,4580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,206$27,638

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062012
ModelPassatJetta
Trim3.6 VR6GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
iPod integration $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,655$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4580

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062012
ModelPassatJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in104.4 in
Length188.2 in182.2 in
Width71.7 in70.0 in
Height58.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,576 lb.3,157 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested94025%
Total Not Requested289075%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Air-conditioned storage compartment50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested149067%
Total Not Requested75033%

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