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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: $21,329

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $8,381

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,515

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $8,773

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220152015201520152015
ModelCorollaCorollaPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimLES1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,910 $17,990 $26,280 $27,095 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $16,570 $16,674 $25,203 $25,985 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
Entune 1,170 1,170          
Floor mats 200 200 235 235      
Premium Package 860            
Cargo net 51 51 100 100 100 100 100
Bodyside moldings 209 209          
Remote start 529 529          
Sunroof   420          
Rear spoiler     375 375 375 375 375
Body kit     1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Entune 1,041 1,041          
Floor mats 127 127 185 185      
Premium Package 765            
Cargo net 35 35 80 80 80 80 80
Bodyside moldings 125 125          
Remote start 380 380          
Sunroof   373          
Rear spoiler     300 300 300 300 300
Body kit     1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 3,019 2,579 2,610 2,610 2,375 2,375 2,375
Options (change) 2,473 2,081 2,265 2,265 2,080 2,080 2,080
Destination 760 760 820 820 820 820 820
Total Price $21,689 $21,329 $29,710 $30,525 $34,985 $37,120 $39,190
Total Invoice $19,803 $19,515 $28,288 $29,070 $33,386 $35,434 $37,419

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,776
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,274
Model Year2012201220152015201520152015
ModelCorollaCorollaPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimLES1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine132hp I4132hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionA4M5T6M6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 680, 880, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$21,689$21,329$29,710$30,525$34,985$37,120$39,190
Adjustments for Features-6500-1,895-945-6,445-6,445-6,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,039$21,329$27,815$29,580$28,540$30,675$32,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$290$0$1,765$725$2,860$4,830
Total Invoice$19,803$19,515$28,288$29,070$33,386$35,434$37,419
Adjustments for Features-5930-1,804-900-6,150-6,152-6,249
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,210$19,515$26,484$28,170$27,236$29,282$31,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$305$0$1,686$752$2,798$4,686

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2012201220152015201520152015
ModelCorollaCorollaPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimLES1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800      
5-speed manual $0     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100  
6-speed manual   $150   
6-speed automated manual     $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150$150  $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener    $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0     
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Intermittent wipers $0     
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75   
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0     
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125     
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100$100
Media drive    $15$15$15
Navigation system$600$600  $600$600$600
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25     
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25     
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125
Cornering lights    $50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125  $125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50   
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces    $450$450$450
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$3,135$2,485$4,380$3,430$8,930$8,930$9,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$1,895$945$6,445$6,445$6,545
Value of Feature Adjustments-5930-1,804-900-6,150-6,152-6,249

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122015
ModelCorollaPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in110.4 in
Length178.7 in191.6 in
Width69.3 in72.2 in
Height57.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.3,173 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested87588%
Total Not Requested12512%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested87588%
Total Not Requested12512%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat TDI SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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