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2008 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2016 Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2008 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2016 Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,430

2016 Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,949

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,755

2016 Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $611

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelPassatPassat
TrimVR6V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,050 $36,835
Base Invoice $33,597 $35,325
Adaptive cruise control 975  
Heated front seats 225  
Navigation system 1,800  
iPod integration 0  
Rear spoiler 479 375
Mud guards 160 220
Wheel locks   80
Cargo net   100
Adaptive cruise control 861  
Heated front seats 199  
Navigation system 1,589  
iPod integration 0  
Rear spoiler 310 300
Mud guards 120 170
Wheel locks   60
Cargo net   80
Options (change) 3,639 775
Options (change) 3,079 610
Destination 690 820
Total Price $40,379 $38,430
Total Invoice $37,366 $36,755

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2008 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2016 Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2016 Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,274
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,791
Model Year20082016
ModelPassatPassat
TrimVR6V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$40,379$38,430
Adjustments for Features0-3,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,379$35,105
Total Invoice$37,366$36,755
Adjustments for Features0-3,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,366$33,575

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Features Comparison: 2008 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2016 Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082016
ModelPassatPassat
TrimVR6V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
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 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,725$6,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,180

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Specifications Comparison: 2008 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2016 Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082016
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 Weight3,576 lb.3,481 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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