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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: $25,020

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $5,870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112019
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyPassat
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $24,995 $31,395 $29,995
Limited Package 4,300 3,300    
Limited Package 3,947 3,106    
Options (change) 4,300 3,300 0 0
Options (change) 3,947 3,106 0 0
Destination 725 725 725 895
Total Price $25,020 $29,020 $32,120 $30,890

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,632
Model Year2011201120112019
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyPassat
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4174hp I4
TransmissionM6T5M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$25,020$29,020$32,120$30,890
Adjustments for Features-75-1,025-1,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,945$27,995$31,045$30,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$6,100$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2011201120112019
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyPassat
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Rearview camera   $200
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents   $100
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Hood scoop  $100 
Sunroof  $900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio   $50
Mirrorlink support   $0
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for audio system   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$3,750$4,700$4,750$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$75$1,025$1,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-71-963-1,0040

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112019
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
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested200049%
Total Not Requested207551%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested162549%
Total Not Requested167551%

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