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Subaru Crosstrek vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Crosstrek vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,704

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $4,381

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,873

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $4,813

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201520152015
ModelCrosstrekCrosstrekPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.0i LimitedHybrid Touring1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,095 $29,995 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $23,732 $28,456 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access 2,100        
Cargo net 59 59 100 100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 210 210      
Bodyside moldings 262 262      
Universal garage door opener 128 128      
Rear spoiler     375 375 375
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access 1,864        
Cargo net 38 38 80 80 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 136 136      
Bodyside moldings 170 170      
Universal garage door opener 83 83      
Rear spoiler     300 300 300
Options (change) 2,759 659 475 475 475
Options (change) 2,291 427 380 380 380
Destination 850 850 820 820 820
Total Price $28,704 $31,504 $33,085 $35,220 $37,290
Total Invoice $26,873 $29,733 $31,686 $33,734 $35,719

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,496
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,921
Model Year20162016201520152015
ModelCrosstrekCrosstrekPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.0i LimitedHybrid Touring1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp H4160hp H4 H170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6S6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$28,704$31,504$33,085$35,220$37,290
Adjustments for Features-115-14000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,589$31,364$33,085$35,220$37,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,775$0$2,135$4,105
Total Invoice$26,873$29,733$31,686$33,734$35,719
Adjustments for Features-108-13200-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,765$29,601$31,686$33,734$35,623
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,836$0$2,048$3,937

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Features Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162016201520152015
ModelCrosstrekCrosstrekPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.0i LimitedHybrid Touring1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10$10   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo tray$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years$0    
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450$450$450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$4,895$4,920$4,780$4,780$4,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$115$140$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-108-13200-96

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162015
ModelCrosstrekPassat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in110.4 in
Length175.2 in191.6 in
Width70.1 in72.2 in
Height63.6 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,110 lb.3,173 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.3 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
51.9 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited

Moonroof, navigation, keyless access
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested177595%
Total Not Requested855%

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