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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: $24,959

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $7,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,156

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $6,464

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122010
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyPassat
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $25,095 $31,595 $27,195
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,533 $29,442 $25,412
All Weather Package 500      
Premium Package 1,300      
Fog lights 314      
Sunroof 995 995    
Satellite radio 461      
Bodyside moldings 251 251 251  
Rear spoiler 393 393 393 479
Navigation system   2,000 2,000 1,990
Limited Package   3,500    
Body kit       1,650
All Weather Package 417      
Premium Package 1,226      
Fog lights 204      
Sunroof 829 829    
Satellite radio 346      
Bodyside moldings 163 163 163  
Rear spoiler 295 295 295 310
Navigation system   1,668 1,668 1,758
Limited Package   3,288    
Body kit       1,390
Options (change) 4,214 7,139 2,644 4,119
Options (change) 3,480 6,243 2,126 3,458
Destination 750 750 750 750
Total Price $24,959 $32,984 $34,989 $32,064
Total Invoice $23,156 $30,526 $32,318 $29,620

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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: $6,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,882
Model Year2012201220122010
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyPassat
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionM6T5M6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4440, 9440, 980, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/50-17225/45-18235/45-17
Total Price$24,959$32,984$34,989$32,064
Adjustments for Features0-3,425-2,575-630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,959$29,559$32,414$31,434
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$7,455$0
Total Invoice$23,156$30,526$32,318$29,620
Adjustments for Features0-3,170-2,378-582
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,156$27,356$29,940$29,038
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,200$6,784$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2012201220122010
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyPassat
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed automated manual   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear   $125
Sunshades, second row   $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Rearview camera $200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents   $100
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Hood scoop  $100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50 
Media drive   $15
Navigation system $600$600$600
SD Card slot   $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$2,175$5,600$4,750$2,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,425$2,575$630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,170-2,378-582

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122010
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 Weight3,401 lb.3,345 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 2.5i

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested102595%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
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 Requested122538%
Total Not Requested197562%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%

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