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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: $29,574

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $5,686

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,269

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $6,337

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201520152015
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $25,095 $31,595 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,533 $29,442 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319 319 319 375 375 375
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186 186      
Bodyside moldings 251 251 251      
Universal garage door opener 85 85 85      
Body kit       1,900 1,900 1,900
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239 239 239 300 300 300
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121 121      
Bodyside moldings 163 163 163      
Universal garage door opener 55 55 55      
Body kit       1,700 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 8,829 7,729 3,234 2,650 2,650 2,650
Options (change) 7,593 6,658 2,541 2,300 2,300 2,300
Destination 750 750 750 820 820 820
Total Price $29,574 $33,574 $35,579 $35,260 $37,395 $39,465
Total Invoice $27,269 $30,941 $32,733 $33,606 $35,654 $37,639

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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: $4,231
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,950
Model Year201220122012201520152015
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4170hp I4150hp 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)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$29,574$33,574$35,579$35,260$37,395$39,465
Adjustments for Features0-950-100-1,455-1,455-1,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,574$32,624$35,479$33,805$35,940$37,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$5,905$0$2,135$4,105
Total Invoice$27,269$30,941$32,733$33,606$35,654$37,639
Adjustments for Features0-875-92-1,387-1,387-1,483
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,269$30,066$32,641$32,219$34,267$36,156
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,797$5,372$0$2,048$3,937

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201220122012201520152015
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT1.8T 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 app   $25$25$25
Remote start   $150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25   
Exterior 
Hood scoop  $100   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125   
iPod integration   $100$100$100
Media drive   $15$15$15
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Traffic + travel 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 
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450$450$450
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   $100
Total Value of Features$2,200$3,150$2,300$3,655$3,655$3,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$100$1,455$1,455$1,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-875-92-1,387-1,387-1,483

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122015
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.3,173 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
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested317580%
Total Not Requested80020%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested280088%
Total Not Requested40012%

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