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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: $28,015

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $5,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,095

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $5,855

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201620162016
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $24,995 $31,395 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,440 $29,259 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000      
Sunroof 995 995        
Limited Package 4,300 3,300        
Floor mats       235    
Body kit       1,900 1,900 1,900
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668      
Sunroof 829 829        
Limited Package 3,947 3,106        
Floor mats       185    
Body kit       1,700 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 7,295 6,295 2,000 2,135 1,900 1,900
Options (change) 6,444 5,603 1,668 1,885 1,700 1,700
Destination 725 725 725 820 820 820
Total Price $28,015 $32,015 $34,120 $33,450 $36,990 $39,555
Total Invoice $26,095 $29,768 $31,652 $31,950 $35,385 $37,845

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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: $2,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,913
Model Year201120112011201620162016
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6T5M6T6T6S6
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$28,015$32,015$34,120$33,450$36,990$39,555
Adjustments for Features0-950-100-3,080-5,190-5,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,015$31,065$34,020$30,370$31,800$34,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$6,005$0$1,430$3,895
Total Invoice$26,095$29,768$31,652$31,950$35,385$37,845
Adjustments for Features0-883-93-2,942-4,965-5,061
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,095$28,885$31,559$29,008$30,420$32,784
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,790$5,464$0$1,412$3,776

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201120112011201620162016
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT1.8T SEL1.8T 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$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
Universal garage door opener   $100$100$100
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
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
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
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   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75$75
Hood scoop  $100   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100$100
App support   $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
HD radio   $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support   $0$0$0
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150$150
Fog lights   $125$125$125
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats   $200$200$200
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   $100
Total Value of Features$2,100$3,050$2,200$5,180$7,290$7,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$100$3,080$5,190$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-883-93-2,942-4,965-5,061

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112016
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.3,231 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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested310076%
Total Not Requested97524%

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
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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 Requested272583%
Total Not Requested57517%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

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

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