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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: $4,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,030

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $5,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201620162016
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $25,095 $31,595 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,533 $29,442 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
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
Universal garage door opener 85 85 85      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186 186      
Bodyside moldings 251 251 251      
Floor mats       235    
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
Universal garage door opener 55 55 55      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121 121      
Bodyside moldings 163 163 163      
Floor mats       185    
Body kit       1,700 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 8,510 7,410 2,915 2,510 2,275 2,275
Options (change) 7,354 6,419 2,302 2,185 2,000 2,000
Destination 750 750 750 820 820 820
Total Price $29,255 $33,255 $35,260 $33,825 $37,365 $39,930
Total Invoice $27,030 $30,702 $32,494 $32,250 $35,685 $38,145

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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: $1,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,760
Model Year201220122012201620162016
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6T5M6T6T6S6
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$29,255$33,255$35,260$33,825$37,365$39,930
Adjustments for Features0-950-100-2,580-4,690-4,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,255$32,305$35,160$31,245$32,675$35,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$5,905$0$1,430$3,895
Total Invoice$27,030$30,702$32,494$32,250$35,685$38,145
Adjustments for Features0-877-92-2,460-4,479-4,576
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,030$29,825$32,402$29,790$31,206$33,569
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,795$5,372$0$1,416$3,779

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201220122012201620162016
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT1.8T SEL1.8T 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$1100 
6-speed automated manual     $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25
Remote start    $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150$150
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200$200
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40  
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 
Android Auto support   $100$100$100
App support   $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
Mirrorlink support   $0$0$0
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25$25
Compass$0$0$0   
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats   $200$200$200
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   $100
Total Value of Features$2,100$3,050$2,200$4,680$6,790$6,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$100$2,580$4,690$4,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-877-92-2,460-4,479-4,576

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122016
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.3,231 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 plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested320081%
Total Not Requested77519%

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 plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested282588%
Total Not Requested37512%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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