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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: $33,210

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,768

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,014

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTIPassatPassat
TrimGTI Autobahn2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,070 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $33,667 $30,353 $33,230
All-weather floor mats 235 235 235
Cargo net 100 100 100
Rear spoiler   375 375
All-weather floor mats 185 185 185
Cargo net 80 80 80
Rear spoiler   300 300
Options (change) 335 710 710
Options (change) 265 565 565
Destination 850 850 850
Total Price $36,255 $33,210 $36,210
Total Invoice $34,782 $31,768 $34,645

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,186
Model Year201820182018
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTIPassatPassat
TrimGTI Autobahn2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine220hp I4174hp 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$36,255$33,210$36,210
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-1,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,255$31,985$34,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850
Total Invoice$34,782$31,768$34,645
Adjustments for Features0-1,172-1,316
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,782$30,596$33,329
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,733

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

Model Year201820182018
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTIPassatPassat
TrimGTI Autobahn2.0T 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
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
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 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Larger infotainment display$0  
SD Card slot $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
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$3,575$4,800$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,172-1,316

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

Model Year20182018
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTIPassat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in110.4 in
Length167.6 in191.6 in
Width70.8 in72.2 in
Height58.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,946 lb.3,275 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
17.4 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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