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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: $31,435

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL   
Difference: $4,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,170

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL   
Difference: $4,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelPassatJetta
TrimV6 SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,650 $29,280
Base Invoice $33,230 $28,109
Rear spoiler 375  
All-weather floor mats 235 235
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Rear spoiler 300  
All-weather floor mats 185 185
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 610 1,335
Options (change) 485 1,241
Destination 850 820
Total Price $36,110 $31,435
Total Invoice $34,565 $30,170

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $289
Model Year20182016
ModelPassatJetta
TrimV6 SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionS6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$36,110$31,435
Adjustments for Features-4,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,820$31,435
Total Invoice$34,565$30,170
Adjustments for Features-4,1060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,459$30,170

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182016
ModelPassatJetta
TrimV6 SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
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 start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger 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
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$6,540$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1060

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182016
ModelPassatJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in104.4 in
Length191.6 in183.3 in
Width72.2 in70.0 in
Height58.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,571 lb.3,194 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 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%

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