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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: $29,175

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $2,479

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,938

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $1,411

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelPassatJetta
TrimKomfortGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,300 $23,745
Base Invoice $26,436 $22,795
Navigation system 1,990 900
All-weather floor mats 185 235
Rear spoiler 479 375
Autobahn Package   2,050
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Navigation system 1,758 864
All-weather floor mats 145 185
Rear spoiler 310 300
Autobahn Package   1,968
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 2,654 4,660
Options (change) 2,213 4,373
Destination 700 770
Total Price $31,654 $29,175
Total Invoice $29,349 $27,938

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,249
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,198
Model Year20092012
ModelPassatJetta
TrimKomfortGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4200hp 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$31,654$29,175
Adjustments for Features-2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,424$29,175
Total Invoice$29,349$27,938
Adjustments for Features-2130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,136$27,938

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092012
ModelPassatJetta
TrimKomfortGLI
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,480$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2130

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092012
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 Weight3,344 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 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, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested111550%
Total Not Requested112550%

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