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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: $26,009

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $5,581

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122019
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyPassat
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $25,095 $31,595 $29,995
Limited Package 4,600 3,500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186 186 325
Universal garage door opener 85 85 85  
Rear spoiler 393 393 393 375
Limited Package 4,223 3,288    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121 121 270
Universal garage door opener 55 55 55  
Rear spoiler 295 295 295 300
Options (change) 5,264 4,164 664 700
Options (change) 4,694 3,759 471 570
Destination 750 750 750 895
Total Price $26,009 $30,009 $33,009 $31,590

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,681
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,811
Model Year2012201220122019
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyPassat
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4174hp I4
TransmissionM6T5M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$26,009$30,009$33,009$31,590
Adjustments for Features-100-1,050-1,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,909$28,959$31,909$31,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$6,000$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2012201220122019
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyPassat
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Rearview camera   $200
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents   $100
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Hood scoop  $100 
Sunroof  $900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Mirrorlink support   $0
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Voice control for audio system   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$3,550$4,500$4,550$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$1,050$1,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-94-981-1,0220

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122019
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
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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 seat50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested197550%
Total Not Requested200050%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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 seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested160050%
Total Not Requested160050%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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