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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: $31,685

Subaru Legacy 3.6R   
Difference: $10,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,462

Subaru Legacy 3.6R   
Difference: $9,962

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
ModelLegacyPassat
Trim3.6RVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,995 $36,050
Base Invoice $23,440 $33,597
Limited Package 3,000  
Navigation system 2,000 1,800
Sunroof 995  
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   225
Body kit   1,650
AWD   1,950
Limited Package 2,830  
Navigation system 1,668 1,589
Sunroof 829  
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   199
Body kit   1,390
AWD   1,959
Options (change) 5,995 5,625
Options (change) 5,327 5,137
Destination 695 690
Total Price $31,685 $42,365
Total Invoice $29,462 $39,424

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,910
Model Year20102008
ModelLegacyPassat
Trim3.6RVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6280hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17235/40-18
Total Price$31,685$42,365
Adjustments for Features0-2,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,685$40,160
Total Invoice$29,462$39,424
Adjustments for Features0-2,052
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,462$37,372

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102008
ModelLegacyPassat
Trim3.6RVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio $200
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,975$6,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,052

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102008
ModelLegacyPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in106.7 in
Length186.4 in188.2 in
Width71.7 in71.7 in
Height59.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,600 lb.3,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested220074%
Total Not Requested77526%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Total Requested0126%
Total Not Requested0-26%

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