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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: $33,144

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $9,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,667

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $9,212

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelLegacyPassat
Trim2.5GT LimitedVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,295 $36,050
Base Invoice $26,438 $33,597
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200  
Stability control 300  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Universal garage door opener 77  
All-weather floor mats 55 185
Rear spoiler 389 479
Navigation system 2,000 1,800
Heated front seats   225
Body kit   1,650
AWD   1,950
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094  
Stability control 275  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Universal garage door opener 50  
All-weather floor mats 33 145
Rear spoiler 292 310
Navigation system 1,721 1,589
Heated front seats   199
Body kit   1,390
AWD   1,959
Options (change) 4,204 6,289
Options (change) 3,584 5,592
Destination 645 690
Total Price $33,144 $43,029
Total Invoice $30,667 $39,879

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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: $8,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,780
Model Year20082008
ModelLegacyPassat
Trim2.5GT LimitedVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine243hp H4280hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$33,144$43,029
Adjustments for Features0-1,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,144$41,484
Total Invoice$30,667$39,879
Adjustments for Features0-1,432
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,667$38,447

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082008
ModelLegacyPassat
Trim2.5GT LimitedVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop$100 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,675$6,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,432

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082008
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 Weight3,435 lb.3,829 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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%

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