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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: $31,040

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,695

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $45

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007201220122012
ModelLegacyLegacyPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,295 $33,995 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $26,438 $31,534 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Navigation system 2,500        
Rear spoiler 380 380 375 375 375
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183      
Universal garage door opener 77 77      
Navigation system 2,178        
Rear spoiler 285 285 300 300 300
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119      
Universal garage door opener 50 50      
Options (change) 3,140 640 375 375 375
Options (change) 2,632 454 300 300 300
Destination 625 625 770 770 770
Total Price $32,060 $35,260 $31,040 $33,340 $34,095
Total Invoice $29,695 $32,613 $29,740 $31,946 $32,670

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $343
Model Year20072007201220122012
ModelLegacyLegacyPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine243hp H4243hp H4170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM5M6T6S6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$32,060$35,260$31,040$33,340$34,095
Adjustments for Features0-475-405-405-505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,060$34,785$30,635$32,935$33,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,725$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$29,695$32,613$29,740$31,946$32,670
Adjustments for Features0-439-388-388-484
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,695$32,174$29,352$31,558$32,186
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,479$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20072007201220122012
ModelLegacyLegacyPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manual $150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote start  $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Hood scoop$100$100   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Surround sound$250$250   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$3,100$3,575$3,505$3,505$3,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$405$405$505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-439-388-388-484

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20072012
ModelLegacyPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in110.4 in
Length186.2 in191.6 in
Width68.1 in72.2 in
Height56.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft315.9 ft3

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