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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: $32,239

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $251

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,888

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $1,243

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009201420142014
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyPassatPassatPassat
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,595 $28,895 $34,595 $31,295 $33,395 $34,265
Base Invoice $24,894 $27,013 $32,106 $30,011 $32,026 $32,860
Limited Package 3,300          
Rear spoiler 389 389 389 375 375 375
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 183      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000        
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77      
Limited Package 3,017          
Rear spoiler 292 292 292 300 300 300
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 119      
Navigation system 1,830 1,719        
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50      
Options (change) 5,949 2,649 649 375 375 375
Options (change) 5,308 2,180 461 300 300 300
Destination 695 695 695 820 820 820
Total Price $33,239 $32,239 $35,939 $32,490 $34,590 $35,460
Total Invoice $30,897 $29,888 $33,262 $31,131 $33,146 $33,980

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.0R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $804
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $138
Model Year200920092009201420142014
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyPassatPassatPassat
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6243hp H4243hp H4170hp I4140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT5M5M6T6S6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 9385, 9385, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-17215/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$33,239$32,239$35,939$32,490$34,590$35,460
Adjustments for Features-1,5000-925-1,555-1,555-1,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,739$32,239$35,014$30,935$33,035$33,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$3,275$0$2,100$2,870
Total Invoice$30,897$29,888$33,262$31,131$33,146$33,980
Adjustments for Features-1,3940-856-1,490-1,490-1,586
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,503$29,888$32,406$29,641$31,656$32,394
Cost Above Minimum$0$385$2,903$0$2,015$2,753

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200920092009201420142014
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyPassatPassatPassat
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000     
5-speed manual $0    
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 app   $25$25$25
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
Stability control$400 $400$400$400$400
Traction control$100 $100$100$100$100
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   
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   
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Traffic + travel 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, driver seat$50$50$50   
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, driver 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   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450$450$450
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$4,625$3,125$4,050$4,680$4,680$4,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,500$0$925$1,555$1,555$1,655
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3940-856-1,490-1,490-1,586

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092014
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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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.0R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
215/45WR18 tires400No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested212566%
Total Not Requested107534%

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