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Toyota Prius c vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Prius c vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,635

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $8,755

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122020
ModelPrius cPrius cPassat
TrimThreeFourSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,635 $23,230 $31,095
Alloy wheels 390    
Sunroof 850 850  
Rear spoiler     375
Alloy wheels 348    
Sunroof 757 757  
Rear spoiler     300
Options (change) 1,240 850 375
Options (change) 1,105 757 300
Destination 760 760 920
Total Price $23,635 $24,840 $32,390

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Prius c Three
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,088
Model Year201220122020
ModelPrius cPrius cPassat
TrimThreeFourSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine73hp I4 H73hp I4 H174hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)53/46 MPG53/46 MPG23/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15175/65-15235/45-18
Total Price$23,635$24,840$32,390
Adjustments for Features0-350-8,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,635$24,490$24,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$855$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201220122020
ModelPrius cPrius cPassat
TrimThreeFourSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Tachometer  $75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats  $75
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$2,245$2,595$10,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$8,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-326-303

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122020
ModelPrius cPassat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.4 in110.4 in
Length157.3 in193.6 in
Width66.7 in72.2 in
Height56.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,500 lb.3,325 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft315.9 ft3

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