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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: $24,665

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $4,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122021
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyPassat
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $25,095 $31,595 $26,995
Premium Package 1,300 1,200    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186 186 325
All Weather Package 500      
Rear spoiler 393 393 393 375
Universal garage door opener 85 85 85  
Sunroof 995 995    
Satellite radio 461 461    
Premium Package 1,226 1,217    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121 121 270
All Weather Package 417      
Rear spoiler 295 295 295 300
Universal garage door opener 55 55 55  
Sunroof 829 829    
Satellite radio 346 346    
Options (change) 3,920 3,320 664 700
Options (change) 3,289 2,863 471 570
Destination 750 750 750 995
Total Price $24,665 $29,165 $33,009 $28,690

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,503
Model Year2012201220122021
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyPassat
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4174hp I4
TransmissionM6T5M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4440, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/50-17225/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$24,665$29,165$33,009$28,690
Adjustments for Features0-950-1,800-1,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,665$28,215$31,209$26,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,550$6,544$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2012201220122021
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyPassat
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTSE
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 
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
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
Vehicle health reports   $0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents   $100
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Hood scoop  $100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
HD radio  $50$50
Mirrorlink support   $0
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Voice control for audio system   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Fog lights  $125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$2,225$3,175$4,025$4,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$1,800$1,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-884-1,672-103

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122021
ModelLegacyPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in110.4 in
Length186.4 in193.6 in
Width71.7 in72.2 in
Height59.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,401 lb.3,326 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Total Requested1075100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat SE

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

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