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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: $33,255

Subaru Legacy 3.6R   
Difference: $9,589

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,702

Subaru Legacy 3.6R   
Difference: $9,032

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelLegacyPassat
Trim3.6RVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,095 $36,050
Base Invoice $23,533 $33,597
Limited Package 3,500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186  
Universal garage door opener 85  
Sunroof 995  
Bodyside moldings 251  
Rear spoiler 393 479
Navigation system 2,000 1,800
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   225
Body kit   1,650
AWD   1,950
Limited Package 3,288  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121  
Universal garage door opener 55  
Sunroof 829  
Bodyside moldings 163  
Rear spoiler 295 310
Navigation system 1,668 1,589
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   199
Body kit   1,390
AWD   1,959
Options (change) 7,410 6,104
Options (change) 6,419 5,447
Destination 750 690
Total Price $33,255 $42,844
Total Invoice $30,702 $39,734

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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: $8,084
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,636
Model Year20122008
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$33,255$42,844
Adjustments for Features0-1,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,255$41,339
Total Invoice$30,702$39,734
Adjustments for Features0-1,396
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,702$38,338

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122008
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
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$4,025$5,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,396

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122008
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?
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
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 Requested252579%
Total Not Requested67521%

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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