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2012 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2009 Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2012 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2009 Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,965

2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SE   
Difference: $4,504

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,809

2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SE   
Difference: $3,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012201220122009
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,725 $25,995 $28,995 $28,395 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $28,300
Base Invoice $22,752 $24,929 $27,806 $27,230 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $26,436
Navigation system 1,170   1,600         1,990
Sunroof 800              
Floor mats 125 125 125          
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 375 375 375 375 479
Navigation and Sunroof Package   2,400            
Navigation system 1,121   1,535         1,758
Sunroof 767              
Floor mats 99 99 99          
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 310
Navigation and Sunroof Package   2,301            
Options (change) 2,470 2,900 2,100 375 375 375 375 2,469
Options (change) 2,287 2,700 1,934 300 300 300 300 2,068
Destination 770 770 770 770 770 770 770 700
Total Price $26,965 $29,665 $31,865 $29,540 $31,040 $33,340 $34,095 $31,469
Total Invoice $25,809 $28,399 $30,510 $28,300 $29,740 $31,946 $32,670 $29,204

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2012 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2009 Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,064
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,059
Model Year20122012201220122012201220122009
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6170hp I5170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionM5M6S6T6T6S6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 980, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-17
Total Price$26,965$29,665$31,865$29,540$31,040$33,340$34,095$31,469
Adjustments for Features0-325-1,450-1,715-3,790-3,790-3,890-1,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,965$29,340$30,415$27,825$27,250$29,550$30,205$30,029
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,375$3,450$860$285$2,585$3,240$0
Total Invoice$25,809$28,399$30,510$28,300$29,740$31,946$32,670$29,204
Adjustments for Features0-311-1,388-1,643-3,631-3,632-3,727-1,336
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,809$28,088$29,122$26,657$26,109$28,314$28,943$27,868
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,279$3,313$848$300$2,505$3,134$0

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Features Comparison: 2012 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2009 Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122012201220122012201220122009
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0       
6-speed manual $150      
6-speed automated manual  $1100  $1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100  $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250$250$250 
Remote start    $150$150$150 
Sunshade, rear       $125
Sunshades, second row       $125
Universal garage door opener   $100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire       $225
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Rear air vents       $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0$0
HD radio   $50$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Media drive   $15$15$15$15$15
Traffic information   $25$25$25$25 
USB port       $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Compass       $0
Cornering lights $50$50 $50$50$50 
Fog lights $125$125 $125$125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50   $50
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat       $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat       $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0   $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100   $100 
Total Value of Features$1,075$1,400$2,525$2,790$4,865$4,865$4,965$2,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$325$1,450$1,715$3,790$3,790$3,890$1,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-311-1,388-1,643-3,631-3,632-3,727-1,336

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Specifications Comparison: 2012 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2009 Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122009
ModelPassatPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in106.7 in
Length191.6 in188.2 in
Width72.2 in71.7 in
Height58.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.3,345 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI SE

Navigation and Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Cornering lights50No
iPod integration100Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested172579%
Total Not Requested45021%

Option Package Details
2009 Volkswagen Passat Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested665100%
Total Not Requested00%

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