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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: $23,765

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $9,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,845

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $7,740

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelPassatPassatJettaJetta
TrimLuxVR6SELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,100 $36,050 $21,395 $22,995
Base Invoice $28,107 $33,597 $20,539 $22,075
Heated front seats 225 225    
iPod integration 0 0    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Sport Package     700  
Sunroof     900  
Navigation Package       1,200
Heated front seats 199 199    
iPod integration 0 0    
Navigation system 1,589 1,589    
Sport Package     672  
Sunroof     864  
Navigation Package       1,152
Options (change) 2,025 2,025 1,600 1,200
Options (change) 1,788 1,788 1,536 1,152
Destination 690 690 770 770
Total Price $32,815 $38,765 $23,765 $24,965
Total Invoice $30,585 $36,075 $22,845 $23,997

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,747
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelPassatPassatJettaJetta
TrimLuxVR6SELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4280hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8600, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/40-18225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$32,815$38,765$23,765$24,965
Adjustments for Features-4,310-5,015-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,505$33,750$23,740$24,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,245$0$1,225
Total Invoice$30,585$36,075$22,845$23,997
Adjustments for Features-4,017-4,667-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,568$31,408$22,821$23,997
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,840$0$1,176

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2008200820112011
ModelPassatPassatJettaJetta
TrimLuxVR6SELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed manual  $0 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Sunshade, rear$125$125  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
SD Card slot  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass$0$0  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,200$5,905$915$890
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,310$5,015$25$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,017-4,667-240

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082011
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 Weight3,306 lb.2,805 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 Jetta SEL

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Metal pedals75No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested35067%
Total Not Requested17533%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
Total Requested77572%
Total Not Requested30028%

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