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Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,190

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $825

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,624

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $927

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTIPassatPassat
TrimGTI Autobahn1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,095 $30,995 $33,995
Base Invoice $32,651 $29,724 $32,601
Cargo net 100 100 100
Rear spoiler   375 375
Body kit   1,900 1,900
Cargo net 80 80 80
Rear spoiler   300 300
Body kit   1,700 1,700
Options (change) 100 2,375 2,375
Options (change) 80 2,080 2,080
Destination 820 820 820
Total Price $35,015 $34,190 $37,190
Total Invoice $33,551 $32,624 $35,501

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,406
Model Year201720172017
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTIPassatPassat
TrimGTI Autobahn1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine220hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$35,015$34,190$37,190
Adjustments for Features0-1,550-1,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,015$32,640$35,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,900
Total Invoice$33,551$32,624$35,501
Adjustments for Features0-1,479-1,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,551$31,145$33,926
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,781

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201720172017
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTIPassatPassat
TrimGTI Autobahn1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass$0  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,025$5,575$5,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,550$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,479-1,575

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172017
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTIPassat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in110.4 in
Length167.5 in191.6 in
Width70.8 in72.2 in
Height57.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft315.9 ft3

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