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2012 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2018 Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2012 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2018 Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,135

2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,809

2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,799

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $30,353 $33,230
Cargo net 95 95 95 100 100
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 375 375
First-aid kit       35 35
Cargo net 69 69 69 80 80
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300 300
First-aid kit       25 25
Options (change) 470 470 470 510 510
Options (change) 369 369 369 405 405
Destination 770 770 770 850 850
Total Price $31,135 $33,435 $34,190 $33,010 $36,010
Total Invoice $29,809 $32,015 $32,739 $31,608 $34,485

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2012 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2018 Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2018 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,831
Model Year20122012201220182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6S6S6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$31,135$33,435$34,190$33,010$36,010
Adjustments for Features00-100-4,835-4,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,135$33,435$34,090$28,175$31,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$0$2,850
Total Invoice$29,809$32,015$32,739$31,608$34,485
Adjustments for Features00-96-4,630-4,774
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,809$32,015$32,643$26,978$29,711
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,206$2,834$0$2,733

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Features Comparison: 2012 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2018 Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122012201220182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100 $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Remote app   $25$25
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Mirrorlink support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100
Total Value of Features$1,615$1,615$1,715$6,450$6,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$4,835$4,985
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-4,630-4,774

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Specifications Comparison: 2012 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2018 Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122018
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 Weight3,167 lb.3,275 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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