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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: $2,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,845

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $2,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720112011
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatJettaJetta
Trim1.8T SEV6 SE1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,495 $29,295 $30,995 $33,995 $21,395 $22,995
Base Invoice $24,450 $28,093 $29,724 $32,601 $20,539 $22,075
Sport Package         700  
Sunroof         900  
Navigation Package           1,200
Sport Package         672  
Sunroof         864  
Navigation Package           1,152
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 1,600 1,200
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 1,536 1,152
Destination 820 820 820 820 770 770
Total Price $26,315 $30,115 $31,815 $34,815 $23,765 $24,965
Total Invoice $25,270 $28,913 $30,544 $33,421 $22,845 $23,997

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $437
Model Year201720172017201720112011
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatJettaJetta
Trim1.8T SEV6 SE1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4280hp V6170hp I4280hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionT6S6T6S6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8400, 9400, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$26,315$30,115$31,815$34,815$23,765$24,965
Adjustments for Features-2,375-6,250-8,500-8,600-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,940$23,865$23,315$26,215$23,740$24,965
Cost Above Minimum$625$550$0$2,900$0$1,225
Total Invoice$25,270$28,913$30,544$33,421$22,845$23,997
Adjustments for Features-2,281-6,001-8,160-8,256-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,989$22,912$22,384$25,165$22,821$23,997
Cost Above Minimum$605$528$0$2,781$0$1,176

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201720172017201720112011
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatJettaJetta
Trim1.8T SEV6 SE1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100   
6-speed automated manual $1100 $1100  
5-speed manual    $0 
6-speed manual     $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600  
Cruise control$150   $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote start $150$150$150  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Full-size spare tire    $225$225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200  
Lane departure warning  $200$200  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75   $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100  
iPod integration    $100$100
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0$0  
Navigation system $600$600$600$600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25     
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150  
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200  
Metal pedals  $75$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  
Total Value of Features$4,100$7,975$10,225$10,325$1,750$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,375$6,250$8,500$8,600$25$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,281-6,001-8,160-8,256-240

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20172011
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 Weight3,231 lb.2,805 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 Jetta SEL

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested27552%
Total Not Requested25048%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested1075100%
Total Not Requested00%

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