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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: $31,260

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,989

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,908

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $691

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelPriusPassatPassatPassat
TrimFour2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,320 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $25,431 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Navigation Package 2,380      
Floor mats 200      
Solar Roof Package 1,800      
Cargo net 51 95 95 95
Bodyside moldings 209      
Remote start 529      
Cargo mat   125 125 125
Rear spoiler   375 375 375
Navigation Package 2,139      
Floor mats 127      
Solar Roof Package 1,602      
Cargo net 35 69 69 69
Bodyside moldings 125      
Remote start 380      
Cargo mat   99 99 99
Rear spoiler   300 300 300
Options (change) 5,169 595 595 595
Options (change) 4,408 468 468 468
Destination 760 770 770 770
Total Price $33,249 $31,260 $33,560 $34,315
Total Invoice $30,599 $29,908 $32,114 $32,838

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,379
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,064
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelPriusPassatPassatPassat
TrimFour2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine98hp I4 H170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$33,249$31,260$33,560$34,315
Adjustments for Features0-390-390-490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,249$30,870$33,170$33,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$30,599$29,908$32,114$32,838
Adjustments for Features0-373-373-469
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,599$29,535$31,741$32,369
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2011201220122012
ModelPriusPassatPassatPassat
TrimFour2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote climate control$25   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Rearview camera$200   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Ionizing air filtration$50   
Rear wiper$175   
Water-repellent front-door glass$15   
Exterior 
Solar panel$300   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Digital instruments$0   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Tachometer $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,715$3,105$3,105$3,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$390$390$490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-373-373-469

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112012
ModelPriusPassat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length175.6 in191.6 in
Width68.7 in72.2 in
Height58.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,043 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.6 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Solar Roof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested90073%
Total Not Requested32527%

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