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2006 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2012 Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2006 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2012 Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,760

2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,509

2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,736

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassat
Trim3.6 VR62.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,950 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $27,513 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Luxury #1 Package 2,750      
Navigation system 1,800      
Cargo net   95 95 95
Luxury #1 Package 2,513      
Navigation system 1,589      
Cargo net   69 69 69
Options (change) 4,550 95 95 95
Options (change) 4,102 69 69 69
Destination 630 770 770 770
Total Price $35,130 $30,760 $33,060 $33,815
Total Invoice $32,245 $29,509 $31,715 $32,439

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2006 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2012 Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,497
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassat
Trim3.6 VR62.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$35,130$30,760$33,060$33,815
Adjustments for Features-26000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,870$30,760$33,060$33,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$32,245$29,509$31,715$32,439
Adjustments for Features-23900-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,006$29,509$31,715$32,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: 2006 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2012 Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2006201220122012
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassat
Trim3.6 VR62.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start $150$150$150
Sunshade, rear$125   
Sunshades, second row$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents$100   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, remote$200   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Wood trim$300   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,575$2,315$2,315$2,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$260$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-23900-96

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Specifications Comparison: 2006 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2012 Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062012
ModelPassatPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in110.4 in
Length188.2 in191.6 in
Width71.7 in72.2 in
Height58.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
2006 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat0No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested295579%
Total Not Requested77521%

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