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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: $27,590

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $3,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,456

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $2,999

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelPassatPassatJetta
TrimTDI SETDI SEL PremiumTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,995 $32,195 $22,775
Base Invoice $24,929 $30,876 $21,864
Navigation and Sunroof Package 2,400    
Floor mats 125    
Rear spoiler 375 375 375
6-speed automated manual 1,100   1,100
Navigation Package     1,130
Premium Package     1,440
Navigation and Sunroof Package 2,301    
Floor mats 99    
Rear spoiler 300 300 300
6-speed automated manual 1,056   1,056
Navigation Package     1,084
Premium Package     1,382
Options (change) 4,000 375 4,045
Options (change) 3,756 300 3,822
Destination 770 770 770
Total Price $30,765 $33,340 $27,590
Total Invoice $29,455 $31,946 $26,456

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,425
Model Year201220122012
ModelPassatPassatJetta
TrimTDI SETDI SEL PremiumTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4 D140hp I4 D140hp I4 D
TransmissionS6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/40 MPG30/40 MPG30/42 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$30,765$33,340$27,590
Adjustments for Features-600-3,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,165$30,225$27,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$60$0
Total Invoice$29,455$31,946$26,456
Adjustments for Features-574-2,9850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,881$28,961$26,456
Cost Above Minimum$0$80$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201220122012
ModelPassatPassatJetta
TrimTDI SETDI SEL PremiumTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Full-size spare tire  $225
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0 
HD radio $50 
Media drive $15 
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Total Value of Features$2,425$4,940$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$600$3,115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-574-2,9850

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122012
ModelPassatJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in104.4 in
Length191.6 in182.2 in
Width72.2 in70.0 in
Height58.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,397 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat TDI SE

Navigation and Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Cornering lights50No
iPod integration100Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested172579%
Total Not Requested45021%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

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