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Subaru Crosstrek vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Crosstrek vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,504

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $1,706

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,362

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $2,406

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelCrosstrekPassatPassat
Trim2.0i Limited2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,295 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $24,840 $30,353 $33,230
EyeSight, High Beam Assist, Moonroof, Nav, and HK Pkg. 3,445    
Cargo net 72 100 100
All-weather floor mats 81 235 235
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245    
Door sill trim plates 161    
Bodyside moldings 290    
Rear spoiler   375 375
EyeSight, High Beam Assist, Moonroof, Nav, and HK Pkg. 3,059    
Cargo net 46 80 80
All-weather floor mats 52 185 185
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158    
Door sill trim plates 104    
Bodyside moldings 188    
Rear spoiler   300 300
Options (change) 4,294 710 710
Options (change) 3,607 565 565
Destination 915 850 850
Total Price $31,504 $33,210 $36,210
Total Invoice $29,362 $31,768 $34,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,176
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,844
Model Year201820182018
ModelCrosstrekPassatPassat
Trim2.0i Limited2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine152hp H4174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)432, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$31,504$33,210$36,210
Adjustments for Features-4700-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,034$33,210$36,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850
Total Invoice$29,362$31,768$34,645
Adjustments for Features-4380-144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,924$31,768$34,501
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,733

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Features Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201820182018
ModelCrosstrekPassatPassat
Trim2.0i Limited2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
PIN Code Access$10  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Backup collision intervention$150  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane sway warning$25  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Mirrorlink support $0$0
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
SD Card slot $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$6,000$5,530$5,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$470$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-4380-144

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Crosstrek vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182018
ModelCrosstrekPassat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.9 in110.4 in
Length175.8 in191.6 in
Width71.0 in72.2 in
Height63.6 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,114 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		20.8 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		55.3 ft315.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Crosstrek vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited

EyeSight, High Beam Assist, Moonroof, Nav, and HK Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 432W, 8 speakers350No
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested310076%
Total Not Requested100024%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium

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

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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