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2012 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2013 Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2012 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2013 Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,560

2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI SEL Premium   
Difference: $745

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,114

2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI SEL Premium   
Difference: $713

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelPassatPassat
TrimTDI SEL PremiumTDI SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,195 $32,915
Base Invoice $30,876 $31,564
Cargo net 95 95
Cargo mat 125 125
Rear spoiler 375 375
Cargo net 69 69
Cargo mat 99 99
Rear spoiler 300 300
Options (change) 595 595
Options (change) 468 468
Destination 770 795
Total Price $33,560 $34,305
Total Invoice $32,114 $32,827

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2012 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2013 Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $474
Model Year20122013
ModelPassatPassat
TrimTDI SEL PremiumTDI SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4 D140hp I4 D
TransmissionS6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/40 MPG30/40 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$33,560$34,305
Adjustments for Features0-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,560$34,055
Total Invoice$32,114$32,827
Adjustments for Features0-239
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,114$32,588

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Features Comparison: 2012 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2013 Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122013
ModelPassatPassat
TrimTDI SEL PremiumTDI SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Infotainment 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,300$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-239

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Specifications Comparison: 2012 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2013 Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122013
ModelPassatPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in110.4 in
Length191.6 in191.6 in
Width72.2 in72.2 in
Height58.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,397 lb.3,397 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.9 ft3

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