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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,175

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $6,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,938

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $6,627

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelJettaPassat
TrimGLIV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,745 $34,650
Base Invoice $22,795 $33,230
Autobahn Package 2,050  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Navigation system 900  
Rear spoiler 375 375
All-weather floor mats 235 235
Autobahn Package 1,968  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Navigation system 864  
Rear spoiler 300 300
All-weather floor mats 185 185
Options (change) 4,660 610
Options (change) 4,373 485
Destination 770 850
Total Price $29,175 $36,110
Total Invoice $27,938 $34,565

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $614
Model Year20122018
ModelJettaPassat
TrimGLIV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionS6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$29,175$36,110
Adjustments for Features0-7,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,175$28,545
Total Invoice$27,938$34,565
Adjustments for Features0-7,241
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,938$27,324

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122018
ModelJettaPassat
TrimGLIV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
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
Full-size spare tire$225 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Mirrorlink support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,850$9,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,241

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122018
ModelJettaPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in110.4 in
Length182.2 in191.6 in
Width70.0 in72.2 in
Height57.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,157 lb.3,571 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested144064%
Total Not Requested80036%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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