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2008 Volkswagen Passat

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Kelley Blue Book Retail:  $17,200 – $24,000   Change Vehicle

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EPA Fuel Economy:
 City: 16 – 20   Highway: 24 – 29
Available Engines:
 200-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (premium)
280-hp, 3.6-liter V-6 (premium)
Available Transmissions: 6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
6-speed manual w/OD

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 What We Like

 What We Don't
•Turbo four-cylinder or V-6
•Side-impact and side curtain airbags
•Optional adaptive headlights
•Standard power liftgate (wagon)
 
+High-grade interior
+Torque-y V-6 engine
+Highway poise
+Optional Dynaudio sound system
 
-Throttle lag with automatic transmission
-Torque steer in FWD V-6 models
-Rough V-6 idle
-Price of entry compared to competition
 

Vehicle Summary

Redesigned for 2006, the Passat is Volkswagen's midsize car and is available in both sedan and wagon body styles. Front- and all-wheel-drive models are offered. Competitors include the Honda Accord and Nissan Altima.  Read more 

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Available Styles

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  Original MSRP

4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan Turbo

 $23,990

4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan Komfort

 $27,900

4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan Lux

 $30,100

4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan VR6

 $36,050

4dr All-wheel Drive 4Motion Sedan VR6

 $38,000

4dr Front-wheel Drive Station Wagon Turbo

 $25,200

4dr Front-wheel Drive Station Wagon Komfort

 $29,100

4dr Front-wheel Drive Station Wagon Lux

 $31,300

4dr All-wheel Drive 4Motion Station Wagon VR6

 $39,200

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