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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: $33,079

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $1,016

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,638

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $2,032

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelLegacyPassat
Trim3.6R LimitedV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,895 $32,950
Base Invoice $27,097 $31,600
Navigation Package 1,300  
Sunroof 1,445  
Bodyside moldings 251  
Rear spoiler 393 375
Navigation Package 1,085  
Sunroof 1,203  
Bodyside moldings 163  
Rear spoiler 295 300
Options (change) 3,389 375
Options (change) 2,746 300
Destination 795 770
Total Price $33,079 $34,095
Total Invoice $30,638 $32,670

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,936
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,884
Model Year20142012
ModelLegacyPassat
Trim3.6R LimitedV6 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$33,079$34,095
Adjustments for Features-9200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,159$34,095
Total Invoice$30,638$32,670
Adjustments for Features-8520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,786$32,670

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142012
ModelLegacyPassat
Trim3.6R LimitedV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Cornering lights $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$3,300$2,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$920$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8520

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142012
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.3,446 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

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

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