Subaru Legacy Subaru Legacy 2008 Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2019

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,744

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $7,081

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082019
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyLegacyPassat
Trim2.5i2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec BSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,495 $28,295 $31,295 $33,995 $29,995
Stability control 300 300      
Limited Package 2,600        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 183 183 325
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 55 235
Rear spoiler 389 389 389 389 375
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77 77  
Stability control 275 275      
Limited Package 2,338        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 119 119 270
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 33 185
Rear spoiler 292 292 292 292 300
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50 50  
Options (change) 3,604 1,004 704 704 935
Options (change) 3,107 769 494 494 755
Destination 645 645 645 645 895
Total Price $24,744 $29,944 $32,644 $35,344 $31,825

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Subaru Legacy dealer quotes or Volkswagen Passat dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,316
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,247
Model Year20082008200820082019
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyLegacyPassat
Trim2.5i2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec BSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6243hp H4174hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T5M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6100, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-17215/45-18215/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$24,744$29,944$32,644$35,344$31,825
Adjustments for Features-235-1,335-2,935-2,3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,509$28,609$29,709$32,984$31,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,100$5,200$8,475$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082008200820082019
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyLegacyPassat
Trim2.5i2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec BSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
6-speed manual   $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake assist    $50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear    $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Forward collision warning    $200
Rearview camera    $200
Secondary collision brake assist    $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Rear air vents    $100
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75 
Hood scoop $100 $100 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100
App support    $0
Apple CarPlay support    $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
HD radio    $50
Mirrorlink support    $0
Navigation system  $600$600 
Satellite radio    $200
SD Card slot    $25
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
USB port    $25
Voice control for audio system    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25
Automatic headlights    $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200 
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $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 $100
Total Value of Features$4,775$5,875$7,475$6,900$4,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$235$1,335$2,935$2,360$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-220-1,242-2,725-2,1820

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082019
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.3,275 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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
Wiper de-icer25No
Sunroof900No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested105030%
Total Not Requested240070%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Wagons.
See TrueDelta's information for all Subaru models.