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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: $28,018

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $6,447

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,277

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $5,363

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Model Year20182006
ModelCrosstrekPassat
Trim2.0i Limited3.6 VR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,295 $29,950
Base Invoice $24,840 $27,513
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Bodyside moldings 290  
All-weather floor mats 81 185
Universal garage door opener 120  
Cargo net 72  
Luxury #1 Package   2,750
Xenon HID headlights   950
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Bodyside moldings 188  
All-weather floor mats 52 145
Universal garage door opener 78  
Cargo net 46  
Luxury #1 Package   2,513
Xenon HID headlights   839
Options (change) 808 3,885
Options (change) 522 3,497
Destination 915 630
Total Price $28,018 $34,465
Total Invoice $26,277 $31,640

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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: $7,992
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,812
Model Year20182006
ModelCrosstrekPassat
Trim2.0i Limited3.6 VR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine152hp H4280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/45-17
Total Price$28,018$34,465
Adjustments for Features-1,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,473$34,465
Total Invoice$26,277$31,640
Adjustments for Features-1,4490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,828$31,640

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Features Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182006
ModelCrosstrekPassat
Trim2.0i Limited3.6 VR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10 
Proximity key$250 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,950$5,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4490

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182006
ModelCrosstrekPassat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.9 in106.7 in
Length175.8 in188.2 in
Width71.0 in71.7 in
Height63.6 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,114 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.8 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
55.3 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Cargo net40Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested226559%
Total Not Requested156541%

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