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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: $27,685

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $4,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,790

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $5,041

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010201420142014
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $24,995 $27,995 $31,295 $33,395 $34,265
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,440 $26,228 $30,011 $32,026 $32,860
Limited Package 4,000 3,000 2,000      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000      
Sunroof 995 995 995      
Limited Package 3,672 2,830 1,833      
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668      
Sunroof 829 829 829      
Options (change) 6,995 5,995 4,995 0 0 0
Options (change) 6,169 5,327 4,330 0 0 0
Destination 695 695 695 820 820 820
Total Price $27,685 $31,685 $33,685 $32,115 $34,215 $35,085
Total Invoice $25,790 $29,462 $31,253 $30,831 $32,846 $33,680

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,356
Model Year201020102010201420142014
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4170hp I4140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM6T5M6T6S6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$27,685$31,685$33,685$32,115$34,215$35,085
Adjustments for Features0-950-100-1,755-1,755-1,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,685$30,735$33,585$30,360$32,460$33,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$5,900$0$2,100$2,870
Total Invoice$25,790$29,462$31,253$30,831$32,846$33,680
Adjustments for Features0-883-93-1,685-1,685-1,781
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,790$28,579$31,160$29,146$31,161$31,899
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,789$5,370$0$2,015$2,753

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201020102010201420142014
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000    
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
Universal garage door opener   $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25   
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0   
Bodyside moldings   $75$75$75
Hood scoop  $100   
Infotainment 
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
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150$150
Cornering lights   $50$50$50
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100   
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
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 seating surfaces   $450$450$450
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   $100
Total Value of Features$2,100$3,050$2,200$3,855$3,855$3,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$100$1,755$1,755$1,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-883-93-1,685-1,685-1,781

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102014
ModelLegacyPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in110.4 in
Length186.4 in191.6 in
Width71.7 in72.2 in
Height59.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,401 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested267571%
Total Not Requested107529%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested230077%
Total Not Requested67523%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT

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 link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested152570%
Total Not Requested65030%

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