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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: $29,170

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $3,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,975

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $4,528

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220182018
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyPassatPassat
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $25,095 $31,595 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,533 $29,442 $30,353 $33,230
Limited Package 4,600 3,500      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Sunroof 995 995      
Bodyside moldings 251 251 251    
Rear spoiler 393 393 393 375 375
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186 186    
Limited Package 4,223 3,288      
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668    
Sunroof 829 829      
Bodyside moldings 163 163 163    
Rear spoiler 295 295 295 300 300
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121 121    
Options (change) 8,425 7,325 2,830 375 375
Options (change) 7,299 6,364 2,247 300 300
Destination 750 750 750 850 850
Total Price $29,170 $33,170 $35,175 $32,875 $35,875
Total Invoice $26,975 $30,647 $32,439 $31,503 $34,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $254
Model Year20122012201220182018
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyPassatPassat
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6T5M6T6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$29,170$33,170$35,175$32,875$35,875
Adjustments for Features0-950-100-4,990-5,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,170$32,220$35,075$27,885$30,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$5,905$0$2,850
Total Invoice$26,975$30,647$32,439$31,503$34,380
Adjustments for Features0-878-92-4,782-4,926
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,975$29,769$32,347$26,721$29,454
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,794$5,372$0$2,733

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122012201220182018
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyPassatPassat
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr 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
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Remote start   $150$150
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning   $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
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  
Hood scoop  $100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Mirrorlink support   $0$0
SD Card slot   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Compass$0$0$0  
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  $100
Total Value of Features$2,100$3,050$2,200$7,090$7,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$100$4,990$5,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-878-92-4,782-4,926

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122018
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.3,275 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
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
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
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested320081%
Total Not Requested77519%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
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
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested282588%
Total Not Requested37512%

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