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2008 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2015 Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2008 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2015 Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,454

2008 Volkswagen Passat Lux   
Difference: $256

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,015

2008 Volkswagen Passat Lux   
Difference: $1,151

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201520152015
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimLuxVR61.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,100 $36,050 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $28,107 $33,597 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
Mud guards 160 160 220 220 220
Rear spoiler 479 479 375 375 375
iPod integration 0 0      
Heated front seats 225 225      
Navigation system 1,800 1,800      
Wheel locks     80 80 80
Cargo net     100 100 100
Alarm     325 325 325
Mud guards 120 120 170 170 170
Rear spoiler 310 310 300 300 300
iPod integration 0 0      
Heated front seats 199 199      
Navigation system 1,589 1,589      
Wheel locks     60 60 60
Cargo net     80 80 80
Alarm     250 250 250
Options (change) 2,664 2,664 1,100 1,100 1,100
Options (change) 2,218 2,218 860 860 860
Destination 690 690 820 820 820
Total Price $33,454 $39,404 $33,710 $35,845 $37,915
Total Invoice $31,015 $36,505 $32,166 $34,214 $36,199

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2008 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2015 Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: 2015 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: 2008 Volkswagen Passat Lux
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $789
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $154
Model Year20082008201520152015
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimLuxVR61.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4280hp V6170hp I4150hp 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)235/45-17235/40-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$33,454$39,404$33,710$35,845$37,915
Adjustments for Features0-705-1,045-1,045-1,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,454$38,699$32,665$34,800$36,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,245$0$2,135$4,105
Total Invoice$31,015$36,505$32,166$34,214$36,199
Adjustments for Features0-653-997-997-1,093
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,015$35,852$31,169$33,217$35,106
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,837$0$2,048$3,937

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Features Comparison: 2008 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2015 Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082008201520152015
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimLuxVR61.8T 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 app  $25$25$25
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   
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
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
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450$450$450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$2,450$3,155$3,495$3,495$3,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$705$1,045$1,045$1,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-653-997-997-1,093

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Specifications Comparison: 2008 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2015 Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082015
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.3,173 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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