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Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,855

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $1,449

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,549

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $1,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelLegacyLegacyPassat
Trim2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,795 $33,995 $28,300
Base Invoice $26,782 $31,524 $26,436
All-weather floor mats 55 55 185
Navigation system 2,000   1,990
Rear spoiler 380 380 479
Body kit     1,650
All-weather floor mats 33 33 145
Navigation system 1,824   1,758
Rear spoiler 285 285 310
Body kit     1,390
Options (change) 2,435 435 4,304
Options (change) 2,142 318 3,603
Destination 625 625 700
Total Price $31,855 $35,055 $33,304
Total Invoice $29,549 $32,467 $30,739

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,979
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,682
Model Year200620062009
ModelLegacyLegacyPassat
Trim2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4250hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6120, 680, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18235/45-17
Total Price$31,855$35,055$33,304
Adjustments for Features-530-6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,325$34,400$33,304
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,075$0
Total Invoice$29,549$32,467$30,739
Adjustments for Features-492-6070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,057$31,860$30,739
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,803$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200620062009
ModelLegacyLegacyPassat
Trim2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist  $50
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Hood scoop$100$100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass  $0
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,125$4,250$3,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$530$655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-492-6070

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062009
ModelLegacyPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in106.7 in
Length186.2 in188.2 in
Width68.1 in71.7 in
Height56.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.3,345 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60090%
Total Not Requested6510%

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