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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: $29,255

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $2,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,030

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $3,243

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201320132013
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $25,095 $31,595 $30,425 $32,915 $33,525
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,533 $29,442 $29,178 $31,564 $32,151
Limited Package 4,600 3,500        
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000      
Sunroof 995 995        
Rear spoiler 393 393 393 375 375 375
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186 186      
Bodyside moldings 251 251 251      
Universal garage door opener 85 85 85      
Limited Package 4,223 3,288        
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668      
Sunroof 829 829        
Rear spoiler 295 295 295 300 300 300
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121 121      
Bodyside moldings 163 163 163      
Universal garage door opener 55 55 55      
Options (change) 8,510 7,410 2,915 375 375 375
Options (change) 7,354 6,419 2,302 300 300 300
Destination 750 750 750 795 795 795
Total Price $29,255 $33,255 $35,260 $31,595 $34,085 $34,695
Total Invoice $27,030 $30,702 $32,494 $30,273 $32,659 $33,246

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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: $2,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,951
Model Year201220122012201320132013
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM6T5M6T6S6S6
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)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$29,255$33,255$35,260$31,595$34,085$34,695
Adjustments for Features0-950-100-305-305-405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,255$32,305$35,160$31,290$33,780$34,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$5,905$0$2,490$3,000
Total Invoice$27,030$30,702$32,494$30,273$32,659$33,246
Adjustments for Features0-877-92-292-292-388
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,030$29,825$32,402$29,981$32,367$32,858
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,795$5,372$0$2,386$2,877

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201220122012201320132013
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT2.5L SEL PremiumTDI 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  
6-speed automated manual    $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote start   $150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25   
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25   
Hood scoop  $100   
Infotainment 
iPod integration   $100$100$100
Media drive   $15$15$15
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
Traffic information   $25$25$25
USB port$25$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25$25
Compass$0$0$0   
Cornering lights   $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   $100
Total Value of Features$2,225$3,175$2,325$2,530$2,530$2,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$100$305$305$405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-877-92-292-292-388

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122013
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.3,167 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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested300075%
Total Not Requested97525%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested265083%
Total Not Requested55017%

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