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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: $31,042

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $1,308

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152020
ModelLegacyLegacyPassat
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,495 $29,595 $31,095
Eyesight Driver Assist System 795 795  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,195 2,195  
Cargo net 70 70 100
All-weather floor mats 72 72 235
Metal pedals 170 170  
Remote start 450 450  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 663 663  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,830 1,830  
Cargo net 45 45 80
All-weather floor mats 46 46 185
Metal pedals 110 110  
Remote start 337 337  
Options (change) 3,752 3,752 335
Options (change) 3,031 3,031 265
Destination 795 795 920
Total Price $31,042 $34,142 $32,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $653
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,559
Model Year201520152020
ModelLegacyLegacyPassat
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4256hp H6174hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18235/45-18
Total Price$31,042$34,142$32,350
Adjustments for Features0-500-655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,042$33,642$31,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,600$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201520152020
ModelLegacyLegacyPassat
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25 
Remote app  $25
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane sway warning$25$25 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Compass$0$0 
LED headlights  $1000
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,550$5,050$5,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-462-24

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152020
ModelLegacyPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in110.4 in
Length188.8 in193.6 in
Width72.4 in72.2 in
Height59.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,469 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited

Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked fog lights50Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Total Requested135082%
Total Not Requested30018%
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested200095%
Total Not Requested1005%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked fog lights50Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Total Requested135082%
Total Not Requested30018%
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested200095%
Total Not Requested1005%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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