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2012 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2019 Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2012 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2019 Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,090

2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SE   
Difference: $6,635

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012201220122019
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSE R-Line
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 $29,995
Cargo net 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 100
Floor mats 125 125 125          
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 375 375 375 375 375
Auto-dimming rearview mirror               325
First-aid kit               35
Cargo net 69 69 69 69 69 69 69 80
Floor mats 99 99 99          
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300
Auto-dimming rearview mirror               270
First-aid kit               25
Options (change) 595 595 595 470 470 470 470 835
Options (change) 468 468 468 369 369 369 369 675
Destination 770 770 770 770 770 770 770 895
Total Price $25,090 $27,360 $30,360 $29,635 $31,135 $33,435 $34,190 $31,725

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2012 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2019 Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: 2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: 2019 Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,574
Model Year20122012201220122012201220122019
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6170hp I5170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6174hp 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, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$25,090$27,360$30,360$29,635$31,135$33,435$34,190$31,725
Adjustments for Features0-150-2,350-3,065-5,140-5,140-5,240-3,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,090$27,210$28,010$26,570$25,995$28,295$28,950$28,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,120$2,920$1,480$905$3,205$3,860$0

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Features Comparison: 2012 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2019 Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122012201220122012201220122019
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSE R-Line
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 
Adaptive cruise control       $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Proximity key    $250$250$250 
Remote start    $150$150$150 
Universal garage door opener   $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed       $200
Blind spot warning system       $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear       $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear       $100
Forward collision warning       $200
Rearview camera       $200
Secondary collision brake assist       $25
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents       $100
Exterior 
Body kit       $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       $25
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support       $100
App support       $0
Apple CarPlay support       $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325     
CD player   $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0 
iPod integration   $100$100$100$100 
Media drive   $15$15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support       $0
Navigation system   $600$600$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader       $25
Traffic information   $25$25$25$25 
USB port       $25
Voice control for audio system       $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass       $0
Cornering lights  $50 $50$50$50 
Fog lights  $125 $125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver       $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates       $100
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 
Metal pedals       $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $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$100
Total Value of Features$725$875$3,075$3,790$5,865$5,865$5,965$3,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$2,350$3,065$5,140$5,140$5,240$3,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-143-2,248-2,934-4,921-4,922-5,018-154

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Specifications Comparison: 2012 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2019 Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122019
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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Option Package Details
2019 Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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