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Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,310

Toyota Prius V   
Difference: $2,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,013

Toyota Prius V   
Difference: $2,687

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020082008
ModelPriusPassatPassat
TrimVLuxVR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,070 $31,300 $39,200
Base Invoice $26,129 $29,222 $36,669
Navigation Package 2,480    
Heated front seats   225 225
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Navigation Package 2,124    
Heated front seats   199 199
Navigation system   1,589 1,589
Options (change) 2,480 2,025 2,025
Options (change) 2,124 1,788 1,788
Destination 760 690 690
Total Price $31,310 $34,015 $41,915
Total Invoice $29,013 $31,700 $39,147

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,000
Model Year201020082008
ModelPriusPassatPassat
TrimVLuxVR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine98hp I4 H200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 880, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$31,310$34,015$41,915
Adjustments for Features0-1,810-4,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,310$32,205$37,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,495
Total Invoice$29,013$31,700$39,147
Adjustments for Features0-1,687-3,937
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,013$30,013$35,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,197

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201020082008
ModelPriusPassatPassat
TrimVLuxVR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key$250  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD changer, remote $200$200
CD player $125$125
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights$1000  
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Floor mats $75$75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,240$6,050$8,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,810$4,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,687-3,937

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102008
ModelPriusPassat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in106.7 in
Length175.6 in188.0 in
Width68.7 in71.7 in
Height58.7 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,043 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.6 ft361.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius V

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Lux

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%

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