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2017 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2012 Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2017 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2012 Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,135

2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,809

2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,140

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201220122012
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,995 $33,995 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $29,724 $32,601 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Cargo net 100 100 95 95 95
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 375 375
First-aid kit 35 35      
Cargo net 80 80 69 69 69
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300 300
First-aid kit 25 25      
Options (change) 510 510 470 470 470
Options (change) 405 405 369 369 369
Destination 820 820 770 770 770
Total Price $32,325 $35,325 $31,135 $33,435 $34,190
Total Invoice $30,949 $33,826 $29,809 $32,015 $32,739

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2017 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2012 Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2017 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,154
Model Year20172017201220122012
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4280hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT6S6T6S6S6
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)235/45-18235/45-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$32,325$35,325$31,135$33,435$34,190
Adjustments for Features-4,485-4,58500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,840$30,740$31,135$33,435$34,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,900$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$30,949$33,826$29,809$32,015$32,739
Adjustments for Features-4,294-4,39000-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,655$29,436$29,809$32,015$32,643
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,781$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: 2017 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2012 Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172017201220122012
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2.5L SEL PremiumTDI 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   
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$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$6,000$6,100$1,515$1,515$1,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,485$4,585$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,294-4,39000-96

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Specifications Comparison: 2017 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2012 Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172012
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 Weight3,231 lb.3,167 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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