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2008 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2012 Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2008 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2012 Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,135

2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,159

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,809

2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,086

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimLuxVR62.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,100 $36,050 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $28,107 $33,597 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Rear spoiler 479 479 375 375 375
Heated front seats 225 225      
Navigation system 1,800 1,800      
iPod integration 0 0      
Cargo net     95 95 95
Rear spoiler 310 310 300 300 300
Heated front seats 199 199      
Navigation system 1,589 1,589      
iPod integration 0 0      
Cargo net     69 69 69
Options (change) 2,504 2,504 470 470 470
Options (change) 2,098 2,098 369 369 369
Destination 690 690 770 770 770
Total Price $33,294 $39,244 $31,135 $33,435 $34,190
Total Invoice $30,895 $36,385 $29,809 $32,015 $32,739

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2008 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2012 Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,904
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $849
Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimLuxVR62.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4280hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8600, 10400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/40-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$33,294$39,244$31,135$33,435$34,190
Adjustments for Features-255-96000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,039$38,284$31,135$33,435$34,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,245$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$30,895$36,385$29,809$32,015$32,739
Adjustments for Features-237-89000-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,658$35,495$29,809$32,015$32,643
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,837$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: 2008 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2012 Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimLuxVR62.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote start  $150$150$150
Sunshade, rear$125$125   
Sunshades, second row$125$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Rear air vents$100$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
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
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$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150   
Xenon HID headlights $500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$2,700$3,405$2,445$2,445$2,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$255$960$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-237-89000-96

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Specifications Comparison: 2008 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2012 Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082012
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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