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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: $28,098

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $5,362

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,329

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $5,657

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201520152015
ModelCrosstrekPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.0i Limited1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,295 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $24,840 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
Cargo net 72 100 100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245      
Bodyside moldings 290      
Door sill trim plates 161      
Universal garage door opener 120      
Rear spoiler   375 375 375
Illuminated door sill trim plates   375 375 375
Cargo net 46 80 80 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158      
Bodyside moldings 188      
Door sill trim plates 104      
Universal garage door opener 78      
Rear spoiler   300 300 300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   300 300 300
Options (change) 888 850 850 850
Options (change) 574 680 680 680
Destination 915 820 820 820
Total Price $28,098 $33,460 $35,595 $37,665
Total Invoice $26,329 $31,986 $34,034 $36,019

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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: $5,557
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,840
Model Year2018201520152015
ModelCrosstrekPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.0i Limited1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine152hp H4170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T6S6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$28,098$33,460$35,595$37,665
Adjustments for Features-19500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,903$33,460$35,595$37,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,135$4,105
Total Invoice$26,329$31,986$34,034$36,019
Adjustments for Features-18300-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,146$31,986$34,034$35,923
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,048$3,937

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Features Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2018201520152015
ModelCrosstrekPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.0i Limited1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
AWD$1700   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$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   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Hill descent control$250   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Rollover sensor$50   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo tray$40   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$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   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Sunroof $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation system $600$600$600
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Voice control for audio system$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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, 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   
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$6,150$5,955$5,955$6,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$195$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-18300-96

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182015
ModelCrosstrekPassat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.9 in110.4 in
Length175.8 in191.6 in
Width71.0 in72.2 in
Height63.6 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,114 lb.3,173 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.8 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
55.3 ft315.9 ft3

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