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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: $33,815

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $535

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,814

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $625

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelLegacyPassat
Trim3.6R LimitedV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,945 $32,950
Base Invoice $28,061 $31,600
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,295  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 795  
Cargo net 70 95
Remote start 450  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,913  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 663  
Cargo net 45 69
Remote start 337  
Options (change) 3,610 95
Options (change) 2,958 69
Destination 795 770
Total Price $34,350 $33,815
Total Invoice $31,814 $32,439

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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: $4,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,214
Model Year20162012
ModelLegacyPassat
Trim3.6R LimitedV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/45-18
Total Price$34,350$33,815
Adjustments for Features-4,9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,395$33,815
Total Invoice$31,814$32,439
Adjustments for Features-4,5890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,225$32,439

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162012
ModelLegacyPassat
Trim3.6R LimitedV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$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$6,935$1,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,5890

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162012
ModelLegacyPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in110.4 in
Length188.8 in191.6 in
Width72.4 in72.2 in
Height59.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,662 lb.3,446 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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested207598%
Total Not Requested352%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

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