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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: $30,580

Subaru Legacy 3.6R   
Difference: $9,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,501

Subaru Legacy 3.6R   
Difference: $9,644

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132016
ModelLegacyPassat
Trim3.6RV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,395 $36,835
Base Invoice $23,806 $35,325
Limited Package 3,500  
Bodyside moldings 251  
Universal garage door opener 85  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186  
Rear spoiler 393 375
Body kit   1,900
Limited Package 3,291  
Bodyside moldings 163  
Universal garage door opener 55  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121  
Rear spoiler 295 300
Body kit   1,700
Options (change) 4,415 2,275
Options (change) 3,925 2,000
Destination 770 820
Total Price $30,580 $39,930
Total Invoice $28,501 $38,145

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,352
Model Year20132016
ModelLegacyPassat
Trim3.6RV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6280hp V6
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$30,580$39,930
Adjustments for Features0-5,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,580$34,390
Total Invoice$28,501$38,145
Adjustments for Features0-5,292
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,501$32,853

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132016
ModelLegacyPassat
Trim3.6RV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$2,950$8,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,292

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132016
ModelLegacyPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in110.4 in
Length187.2 in191.6 in
Width71.7 in72.2 in
Height59.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,496 lb.3,481 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 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested277588%
Total Not Requested37512%

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