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Toyota Land Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Land Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,750

Volkswagen Passat Lux   
Difference: $33,454

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,566

Volkswagen Passat Lux   
Difference: $28,000

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelLand CruiserPassatPassat
TrimBaseLuxVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $64,755 $31,300 $39,200
Base Invoice $57,307 $29,222 $36,669
All-weather floor mats 255 185 185
Satellite radio 449    
Heated front seats   225 225
Rear side airbags   350 350
All-weather floor mats 155 145 145
Satellite radio 359    
Heated front seats   199 199
Rear side airbags   310 310
Options (change) 704 760 760
Options (change) 514 654 654
Destination 745 690 690
Total Price $66,204 $32,750 $40,650
Total Invoice $58,566 $30,566 $38,013

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Land Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Lux
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,939
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,237
Model Year200920082008
ModelLand CruiserPassatPassat
TrimBaseLuxVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine381hp V8200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)605, 1480, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/60-18235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$66,204$32,750$40,650
Adjustments for Features-6,5150-2,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,689$32,750$38,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,495
Total Invoice$58,566$30,566$38,013
Adjustments for Features-5,7630-2,249
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,803$30,566$35,764
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,198

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Features Comparison: Toyota Land Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200920082008
ModelLand CruiserPassatPassat
TrimBaseLuxVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD w/low range$2200  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key$250  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Crawl control$500  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net  $40
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Running boards$350  
Skid plates$150  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Surround sound$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Floor mats $75$75
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500  
Disconnectable stabilizer bars$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$10,305$3,790$6,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,515$0$2,405
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,7630-2,249

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Land Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092008
ModelLand CruiserPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.2 in106.7 in
Length194.9 in188.0 in
Width77.6 in71.7 in
Height74.0 in59.7 in
Curb Weight5,691 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in37.7 in
Row 3 Headroom36.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room58.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.1 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.0 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft361.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Lux

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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