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Toyota 4Runner vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota 4Runner vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,260

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $7,928

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,908

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,239

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201220122012
Model4RunnerPassatPassatPassat
TrimLimited2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,325 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $31,897 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Limited Extra Value Package 465      
Navigation system 2,420      
Cargo net 49 95 95 95
Floor mats 184      
Cargo mat   125 125 125
Rear spoiler   375 375 375
Limited Extra Value Package 372      
Navigation system 1,987      
Cargo net 34 69 69 69
Floor mats 112      
Cargo mat   99 99 99
Rear spoiler   300 300 300
Options (change) 3,118 595 595 595
Options (change) 2,505 468 468 468
Destination 745 770 770 770
Total Price $39,188 $31,260 $33,560 $34,315
Total Invoice $35,147 $29,908 $32,114 $32,838

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,378
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,952
Model Year2009201220122012
Model4RunnerPassatPassatPassat
TrimLimited2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine236hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionA5T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$39,188$31,260$33,560$34,315
Adjustments for Features-2,55000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,638$31,260$33,560$34,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$35,147$29,908$32,114$32,838
Adjustments for Features-2,28700-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,860$29,908$32,114$32,742
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2009201220122012
Model4RunnerPassatPassatPassat
TrimLimited2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Power retractable rear window$350   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start $150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100   
Class III trailer hitch$250   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rack$300   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100   
Rear wiper$175   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Running boards$350   
Skid plates$150   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
Rear seat audio controls$25   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers$500   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,505$2,955$2,955$3,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,550$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,28700-96

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092012
Model4RunnerPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in110.4 in
Length189.2 in191.6 in
Width75.2 in72.2 in
Height69.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,046 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom32.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom24.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
36.6 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.1 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner Limited

Limited Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sunroof900Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Hydraulically cross-linked shocks500No
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
JBL, 8 speakers350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested75048%

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