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Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,691

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $10,438

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,075

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $10,355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelCorollaPassatPassat
TrimXRSLuxVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,860 $30,100 $36,050
Base Invoice $17,256 $28,107 $33,597
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Power Package 635    
Floor mats 199    
All-weather floor mats 99 185 185
Sunroof 890    
Satellite radio 449    
Navigation system 1,300 1,800 1,800
Cargo net 49    
Heated front seats   225 225
Rear spoiler   479 479
Body kit   1,650 1,650
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Power Package 508    
Floor mats 130    
All-weather floor mats 59 145 145
Sunroof 712    
Satellite radio 359    
Navigation system 1,105 1,589 1,589
Cargo net 34    
Heated front seats   199 199
Rear spoiler   310 310
Body kit   1,390 1,390
Options (change) 5,111 4,339 4,339
Options (change) 4,099 3,633 3,633
Destination 720 690 690
Total Price $24,691 $35,129 $41,079
Total Invoice $22,075 $32,430 $37,920

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XRS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,923
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,187
Model Year200920082008
ModelCorollaPassatPassat
TrimXRSLuxVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$24,691$35,129$41,079
Adjustments for Features0-4,515-5,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,691$30,614$35,859
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,245
Total Invoice$22,075$32,430$37,920
Adjustments for Features0-4,168-4,819
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,075$28,262$33,101
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,839

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200920082008
ModelCorollaPassatPassat
TrimXRSLuxVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear $125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver 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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$535$5,050$5,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,515$5,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,168-4,819

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092008
ModelCorollaPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in106.7 in
Length178.7 in188.2 in
Width69.3 in71.7 in
Height57.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Lux

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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