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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: $31,595

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $294

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,540

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $733

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008201320132013
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec B2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,295 $31,295 $33,995 $30,425 $32,915 $33,525
Base Invoice $26,438 $29,167 $31,534 $29,178 $31,564 $32,151
Stability control 300          
Rear spoiler 389 389 389 375 375 375
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 183      
Navigation system 2,000          
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77      
Stability control 275          
Rear spoiler 292 292 292 300 300 300
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 119      
Navigation system 1,721          
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50      
Options (change) 2,949 649 649 375 375 375
Options (change) 2,457 461 461 300 300 300
Destination 645 645 645 795 795 795
Total Price $31,889 $32,589 $35,289 $31,595 $34,085 $34,695
Total Invoice $29,540 $30,273 $32,640 $30,273 $32,659 $33,246

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.0R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $299
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $637
Model Year200820082008201320132013
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec B2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine243hp H4245hp H6243hp H4170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM5T5M6T6S6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18215/45-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$31,889$32,589$35,289$31,595$34,085$34,695
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-425-305-305-405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,889$31,589$34,864$31,290$33,780$34,290
Cost Above Minimum$300$0$3,275$0$2,490$3,000
Total Invoice$29,540$30,273$32,640$30,273$32,659$33,246
Adjustments for Features0-929-393-292-292-388
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,540$29,344$32,247$29,981$32,367$32,858
Cost Above Minimum$196$0$2,903$0$2,386$2,877

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200820082008201320132013
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec B2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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  
6-speed automated manual    $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote start   $150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Brake assist   $50$50$50
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300   
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25   
Hood scoop$100 $100   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$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
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250   
Traffic information   $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25$25
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25   
Compass$0$0$0   
Cornering lights   $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals  $75   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   $100
Total Value of Features$3,100$4,100$3,525$3,405$3,405$3,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$425$305$305$405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-929-393-292-292-388

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082013
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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