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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: $1,586

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,888

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $2,362

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009201620162016
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyPassatPassatPassat
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,595 $28,895 $34,595 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $24,894 $27,013 $32,106 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
Limited Package 3,300          
Rear spoiler 389 389 389 375 375 375
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 183      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000        
Floor mats       235    
Body kit       1,900 1,900 1,900
Limited Package 3,017          
Rear spoiler 292 292 292 300 300 300
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 119      
Navigation system 1,830 1,719        
Floor mats       185    
Body kit       1,700 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 5,949 2,649 649 2,510 2,275 2,275
Options (change) 5,308 2,180 461 2,185 2,000 2,000
Destination 695 695 695 820 820 820
Total Price $33,239 $32,239 $35,939 $33,825 $37,365 $39,930
Total Invoice $30,897 $29,888 $33,262 $32,250 $35,685 $38,145

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $994
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $190
Model Year200920092009201620162016
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyPassatPassatPassat
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6243hp H4243hp H4170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT5M5M6T6T6S6
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$33,825$37,365$39,930
Adjustments for Features-1,5000-925-3,080-5,190-5,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,739$32,239$35,014$30,745$32,175$34,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$3,275$0$1,430$3,895
Total Invoice$30,897$29,888$33,262$32,250$35,685$38,145
Adjustments for Features-1,3940-856-2,937-4,957-5,054
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,503$29,888$32,406$29,313$30,728$33,091
Cost Above Minimum$0$385$2,903$0$1,415$3,778

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200920092009201620162016
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyPassatPassatPassat
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B1.8T SEL1.8T 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$1100 
6-speed automated manual     $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25
Remote start    $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150$150
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Brake assist   $50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200$200
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25$25
Stability control$400 $400$400$400$400
Traction control$100 $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300   
Exterior 
Hood scoop $100$100   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100$100
App support   $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100$100
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
HD radio   $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support   $0$0$0
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
USB port   $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25$25
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25   
Compass$0$0$0   
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats   $200$200$200
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$75$75$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   
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$4,750$3,250$4,175$6,330$8,440$8,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,500$0$925$3,080$5,190$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3940-856-2,937-4,957-5,054

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092016
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.3,231 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
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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
Total Requested232573%
Total Not Requested87527%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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