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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: $34,817

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $1,018

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,306

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $2,039

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
ModelLegacyPassat
Trim3.6R LimitedV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,640 $34,650
Base Invoice $29,617 $33,230
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,595  
Metal pedals 170  
Cargo net 70 100
All-weather floor mats 72 235
Remote start 450  
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,331  
Metal pedals 110  
Cargo net 45 80
All-weather floor mats 46 185
Remote start 337  
Options (change) 2,357 335
Options (change) 1,869 265
Destination 820 850
Total Price $34,817 $35,835
Total Invoice $32,306 $34,345

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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: $1,723
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,693
Model Year20172018
ModelLegacyPassat
Trim3.6R LimitedV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/45-18
Total Price$34,817$35,835
Adjustments for Features-7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,112$35,835
Total Invoice$32,306$34,345
Adjustments for Features-6540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,652$34,345

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172018
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 $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
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
Total Value of Features$5,310$4,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6540

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172018
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.3,571 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 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Steering-linked fog lights50Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested250079%
Total Not Requested65021%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium

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

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