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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: $12,008

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,908

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $10,017

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201220122012
Model4RunnerPassatPassatPassat
TrimLimited2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,525 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $38,470 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Floor mats 235      
Cargo net 49 95 95 95
Remote start 499      
Cargo mat   125 125 125
Rear spoiler   375 375 375
Floor mats 150      
Cargo net 35 69 69 69
Remote start 310      
Cargo mat   99 99 99
Rear spoiler   300 300 300
Options (change) 783 595 595 595
Options (change) 495 468 468 468
Destination 960 770 770 770
Total Price $43,268 $31,260 $33,560 $34,315
Total Invoice $39,925 $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: $8,858
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,110
Model Year2017201220122012
Model4RunnerPassatPassatPassat
TrimLimited2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT5T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 15400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-20215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$43,268$31,260$33,560$34,315
Adjustments for Features-3,15000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,118$31,260$33,560$34,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$39,925$29,908$32,114$32,838
Adjustments for Features-2,90700-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,018$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 Year2017201220122012
Model4RunnerPassatPassatPassat
TrimLimited2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
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   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25   
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100   
Rear wiper$175   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Skid plates$150   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
App support$0   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$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$25$25
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
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$5,280$2,130$2,130$2,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,150$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,90700-96

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172012
Model4RunnerPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in110.4 in
Length190.2 in191.6 in
Width75.8 in72.2 in
Height71.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,401 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.9 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom34.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
46.3 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
88.8 ft315.9 ft3

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