Compare 9 trims on the 2012 Volkswagen Passat

It’s important to carefully check the trims of the car you’re interested in to make sure that you’re getting the features you want, and aren’t overpaying for those you don’t want.

Our comparison will help you prioritize the trims that are right for you.

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S (2 styles)

4dr Sdn 2.5L Manual S	4dr Sdn 2.5L Auto S
$20,590 Starting MSRP	$21,690 Starting MSRP
26 combined MPG MPG	25 combined MPG MPG
170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 5 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) Engine	170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 5 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) Engine
M/T Transmission	6-Speed A/T Transmission
Front Wheel Drive Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive Drivetrain
Exterior Colors	Exterior Colors
5 Seating Capacity	5 Seating Capacity
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S w/Appearance (1 style)

4dr Sdn 2.5L Auto S w/Appearance
$22,690 Starting MSRP
25 combined MPG MPG
170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 5 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) Engine
6-Speed A/T Transmission
Front Wheel Drive Drivetrain
Exterior Colors
5 Seating Capacity
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SE (3 styles)

4dr Sdn 2.5L Manual SE	4dr Sdn 2.5L Auto SE	4dr Sdn 2.5L Auto SE PZEV
$23,725 Starting MSRP	$24,825 Starting MSRP	$24,825 Starting MSRP
26 combined MPG MPG	25 combined MPG MPG	25 combined MPG MPG
170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 5 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) Engine	170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 5 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) Engine	170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 5 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) Engine
M/T Transmission	6-Speed A/T Transmission	6-Speed A/T Transmission
Front Wheel Drive Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive Drivetrain
Exterior Colors	Exterior Colors	Exterior Colors
5 Seating Capacity	5 Seating Capacity	5 Seating Capacity
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SE w/Sunroof (3 styles)

4dr Sdn 2.5L Auto SE w/Sunroof PZEV	4dr Sdn 2.5L Auto SE w/Sunroof	4dr Sdn 3.6L V6 DSG SE w/Sunroof
$25,625 Starting MSRP	$25,625 Starting MSRP	$28,995 Starting MSRP
25 combined MPG MPG	25 combined MPG MPG	23 combined MPG MPG
170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 5 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) Engine	170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 5 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) Engine	280.0-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) Engine
6-Speed A/T Transmission	6-Speed A/T Transmission	6-Speed A/T Transmission
Front Wheel Drive Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive Drivetrain
Exterior Colors	Exterior Colors	Exterior Colors
5 Seating Capacity	5 Seating Capacity	5 Seating Capacity
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SE w/Sunroof & Nav (2 styles)

4dr Sdn 2.5L Auto SE w/Sunroof & Nav	4dr Sdn 3.6L V6 DSG SE w/Sunroof & Nav
$26,795 Starting MSRP	$30,595 Starting MSRP
25 combined MPG MPG	23 combined MPG MPG
170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 5 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) Engine	280.0-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) Engine
6-Speed A/T Transmission	6-Speed A/T Transmission
Front Wheel Drive Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive Drivetrain
Exterior Colors	Exterior Colors
5 Seating Capacity	5 Seating Capacity
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SEL (1 style)

4dr Sdn 2.5L Auto SEL
$28,395 Starting MSRP
25 combined MPG MPG
170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 5 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) Engine
6-Speed A/T Transmission
Front Wheel Drive Drivetrain
Exterior Colors
5 Seating Capacity
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SEL Premium (2 styles)

4dr Sdn 3.6L V6 DSG SEL Premium	4dr Sdn 2.5L Auto SEL Premium
$32,950 Starting MSRP	$29,895 Starting MSRP
23 combined MPG MPG	25 combined MPG MPG
280.0-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) Engine	170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 5 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) Engine
6-Speed A/T Transmission	6-Speed A/T Transmission
Front Wheel Drive Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive Drivetrain
Exterior Colors	Exterior Colors
5 Seating Capacity	5 Seating Capacity
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TDI SE (1 style)

4dr Sdn 2.0L Manual TDI SE
$25,995 Starting MSRP
35 combined MPG MPG
140.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel) Engine
M/T Transmission
Front Wheel Drive Drivetrain
Exterior Colors
5 Seating Capacity
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TDI SE w/Sunroof (1 style)

4dr Sdn 2.0L DSG TDI SE w/Sunroof
$27,895 Starting MSRP
34 combined MPG MPG
140.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel) Engine
6-Speed A/T Transmission
Front Wheel Drive Drivetrain
Exterior Colors
5 Seating Capacity
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TDI SE w/Sunroof & Nav (1 style)

4dr Sdn 2.0L DSG TDI SE w/Sunroof & Nav
$29,495 Starting MSRP
34 combined MPG MPG
140.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel) Engine
6-Speed A/T Transmission
Front Wheel Drive Drivetrain
Exterior Colors
5 Seating Capacity
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TDI SEL Premium (1 style)

4dr Sdn 2.0L DSG TDI SEL Premium
$32,195 Starting MSRP
34 combined MPG MPG
140.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel) Engine
6-Speed A/T Transmission
Front Wheel Drive Drivetrain
Exterior Colors
5 Seating Capacity
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