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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: $22,555

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $8,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201220122012
ModelPassatJettaJettaJetta
TrimSE R-LineSESELSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $18,725 $23,445 $24,805
All-weather floor mats 235 235 235 235
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 375
Convenience Package   1,350    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100 1,100  
All-weather floor mats 185 185 185 185
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300
Convenience Package   1,296    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,056 1,056  
Options (change) 610 3,060 1,710 610
Options (change) 485 2,837 1,541 485
Destination 895 770 770 770
Total Price $31,500 $22,555 $25,925 $26,185

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,341
Model Year2019201220122012
ModelPassatJettaJettaJetta
TrimSE R-LineSESELSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4170hp I5170hp I5170hp I5
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/36 MPG24/31 MPG24/31 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$31,500$22,555$25,925$26,185
Adjustments for Features-3,1250-2,500-2,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,375$22,555$23,425$23,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$870$1,130

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2019201220122012
ModelPassatJettaJettaJetta
TrimSE R-LineSESELSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$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$225$225
Rearview camera$200   
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200   
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Rear air vents$100   
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50 $50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Mirrorlink support$0   
Navigation system  $600$600
SD Card slot$25 $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
USB port$25   
Voice control for audio system$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Automatic headlights$125   
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Trip computer$150 $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Metal pedals$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$5,125$2,000$4,500$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,125$0$2,500$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-1370-2,393-2,393

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Jetta features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20192012
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 Weight3,274 lb.3,082 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Jetta specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SE

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested126578%
Total Not Requested35022%

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