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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: $31,684

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $1,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,404

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $1,335

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyPassat
Trim2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec BKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,295 $31,295 $33,995 $28,300
Base Invoice $26,438 $29,167 $31,534 $26,436
Stability control 300      
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 185
Navigation system 2,000     1,990
Rear spoiler 389 389 389 479
Body kit       1,650
Stability control 275      
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 145
Navigation system 1,721     1,758
Rear spoiler 292 292 292 310
Body kit       1,390
Options (change) 2,744 444 444 4,304
Options (change) 2,321 325 325 3,603
Destination 645 645 645 700
Total Price $31,684 $32,384 $35,084 $33,304
Total Invoice $29,404 $30,137 $32,504 $30,739

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.0R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,398
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyPassat
Trim2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec BKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine243hp H4245hp H6243hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionM5T5M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 680, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18215/45-18235/45-17
Total Price$31,684$32,384$35,084$33,304
Adjustments for Features-2,005-3,005-2,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,679$29,379$32,654$33,304
Cost Above Minimum$300$0$3,275$0
Total Invoice$29,404$30,137$32,504$30,739
Adjustments for Features-1,861-2,796-2,2510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,543$27,341$30,253$30,739
Cost Above Minimum$202$0$2,912$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2008200820082009
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyPassat
Trim2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec BKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear   $125
Sunshades, second row   $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist   $50
Full-size spare tire   $225
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents   $100
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Hood scoop$100 $100 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player   $0
Media drive   $15
Satellite radio   $200
SD Card slot   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass   $0
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$4,675$5,675$5,100$2,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,005$3,005$2,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,861-2,796-2,2510

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082009
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 Weight3,251 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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