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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: $6,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,938

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $6,627

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelPassatJetta
TrimV6 SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,650 $23,745
Base Invoice $33,230 $22,795
All-weather floor mats 235 235
Rear spoiler 375 375
Autobahn Package   2,050
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Navigation system   900
All-weather floor mats 185 185
Rear spoiler 300 300
Autobahn Package   1,968
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Navigation system   864
Options (change) 610 4,660
Options (change) 485 4,373
Destination 850 770
Total Price $36,110 $29,175
Total Invoice $34,565 $27,938

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $614
Model Year20182012
ModelPassatJetta
TrimV6 SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionS6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$36,110$29,175
Adjustments for Features-7,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,545$29,175
Total Invoice$34,565$27,938
Adjustments for Features-7,2410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,324$27,938

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182012
ModelPassatJetta
TrimV6 SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Mirrorlink support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
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 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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$9,415$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,2410

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182012
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 Weight3,571 lb.3,157 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 GLI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested144064%
Total Not Requested80036%

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