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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: $24,236

Toyota Corolla XLE   
Difference: $5,524

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,182

Toyota Corolla XLE   
Difference: $6,286

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820122012201220122012
ModelCorollaCorollaPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimXLEXSEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,985 $22,730 $28,995 $28,395 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $20,357 $21,047 $27,806 $27,230 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Floor mats 224 224 125        
Entune Audio with Navigation 525 525          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 349 349          
Cargo net 49 49 95 95 95 95 95
Bodyside moldings 209 209          
Navigation system     1,600        
Cargo mat     110 125 125 125 125
Rear spoiler     375 375 375 375 375
Floor mats 139 139 99        
Entune Audio with Navigation 360 388          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 274 274          
Cargo net 32 32 69 69 69 69 69
Bodyside moldings 125 125          
Navigation system     1,535        
Cargo mat     86 99 99 99 99
Rear spoiler     300 300 300 300 300
Options (change) 1,356 1,356 2,305 595 595 595 595
Options (change) 930 958 2,089 468 468 468 468
Destination 895 895 770 770 770 770 770
Total Price $24,236 $24,981 $32,070 $29,760 $31,260 $33,560 $34,315
Total Invoice $22,182 $22,900 $30,665 $28,468 $29,908 $32,114 $32,838

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,119
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,716
Model Year2018201820122012201220122012
ModelCorollaCorollaPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimXLEXSEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine132hp I4132hp I4280hp V6170hp I5170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7S6T6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17235/45-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$24,236$24,981$32,070$29,760$31,260$33,560$34,315
Adjustments for Features-2,435-2,9350-265-2,340-2,340-2,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,801$22,046$32,070$29,495$28,920$31,220$31,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$245$3,150$575$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$22,182$22,900$30,665$28,468$29,908$32,114$32,838
Adjustments for Features-2,229-2,6910-253-2,239-2,239-2,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,953$20,209$30,665$28,215$27,669$29,875$30,503
Cost Above Minimum$0$256$2,996$546$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2018201820122012201220122012
ModelCorollaCorollaPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimXLEXSEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100     
6-speed automated manual  $1100  $1100$1100
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100  
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600     
Cruise control  $150$150$150$150$150
Proximity key$250$250  $250$250$250
Remote start    $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0     
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200     
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200     
Forward collision warning$200$200     
Knee airbag, driver$75$75     
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200     
Lane departure warning$200$200     
Pedestrian detection$50$50     
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0     
Rearview camera$200$200     
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75     
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25     
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0     
DVD-compatible player$0$0 $0$0$0$0
HD radio$50$50 $50$50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100$100
Media drive   $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0     
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25     
Traffic + travel information$25$25     
Traffic information   $25$25$25$25
USB port$25$25     
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200     
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125
Compass$0$0     
Cornering lights  $50 $50$50$50
Fog lights  $125 $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150$150
LED headlights$1000$1000     
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900$900
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, passenger seat    $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, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100     
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350     
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100   $100
Total Value of Features$5,325$5,825$2,890$3,155$5,230$5,230$5,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,435$2,935$0$265$2,340$2,340$2,440
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,229-2,6910-253-2,239-2,239-2,335

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182012
ModelCorollaPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length182.6 in191.6 in
Width69.9 in72.2 in
Height57.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,821 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.4 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XLE

Entune Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0No
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XSE

Entune Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0No
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat V6 SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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