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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: $4,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,095

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $5,108

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120182018
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyPassatPassat
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $24,995 $31,395 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,440 $29,259 $30,353 $33,230
Limited Package 4,300 3,300      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Sunroof 995 995      
Limited Package 3,947 3,106      
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668    
Sunroof 829 829      
Options (change) 7,295 6,295 2,000 0 0
Options (change) 6,444 5,603 1,668 0 0
Destination 725 725 725 850 850
Total Price $28,015 $32,015 $34,120 $32,500 $35,500
Total Invoice $26,095 $29,768 $31,652 $31,203 $34,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67
Model Year20112011201120182018
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyPassatPassat
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6T5M6T6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$28,015$32,015$34,120$32,500$35,500
Adjustments for Features0-950-100-5,390-5,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,015$31,065$34,020$27,110$29,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$6,005$0$2,850
Total Invoice$26,095$29,768$31,652$31,203$34,080
Adjustments for Features0-883-93-5,175-5,318
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,095$28,885$31,559$26,028$28,762
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,790$5,464$0$2,734

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112011201120182018
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyPassatPassat
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr 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
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Remote start   $150$150
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning   $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
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Hood scoop  $100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio   $50$50
Mirrorlink support   $0$0
SD Card slot   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Fog lights   $125$125
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  $100
Total Value of Features$2,100$3,050$2,200$7,490$7,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$100$5,390$5,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-883-93-5,175-5,318

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112018
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.3,275 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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested310076%
Total Not Requested97524%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested272583%
Total Not Requested57517%

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