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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: $29,631

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $2,659

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,702

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $3,222

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelCrosstrekPassatPassat
Trim2.0i Limited1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,195 $30,995 $33,995
Base Invoice $23,824 $29,724 $32,601
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access, Eyesight 2,895    
Cargo net 59 100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 232    
Universal garage door opener 110    
Bodyside moldings 265    
Rear spoiler   375 375
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access, Eyesight 2,571    
Cargo net 38 80 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150    
Universal garage door opener 72    
Bodyside moldings 172    
Rear spoiler   300 300
Options (change) 3,561 475 475
Options (change) 3,003 380 380
Destination 875 820 820
Total Price $29,631 $32,290 $35,290
Total Invoice $27,702 $30,924 $33,801

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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: $989
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,623
Model Year201720172017
ModelCrosstrekPassatPassat
Trim2.0i Limited1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp H4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$29,631$32,290$35,290
Adjustments for Features0-1,670-1,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,631$30,620$33,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,900
Total Invoice$27,702$30,924$33,801
Adjustments for Features0-1,599-1,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,702$29,325$32,106
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,781

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Features Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201720172017
ModelCrosstrekPassatPassat
Trim2.0i Limited1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
PIN Code Access$10  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane sway warning$25  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Mirrorlink support $0$0
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
SD Card slot $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Compass$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver 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 recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$4,470$6,140$6,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,670$1,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,599-1,695

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172017
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.3,231 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, Eyesight
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked fog lights50Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested295090%
Total Not Requested31010%

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