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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: $31,245

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SE   
Difference: $4,629

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,882

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SE   
Difference: $3,152

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201820182018
ModelPriusPriusPassatPassatPassat
TrimFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced2.0T SE2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,805 $39,525 $26,295 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $27,744 $37,945 $25,217 $30,353 $33,230
Advanced Technology Package 4,320        
Cargo net 51 51 100 100 100
Floor mats 200 200      
Remote start 529 529      
Bodyside moldings 209 209      
Technology Package     3,300    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325    
Rear spoiler     375 375 375
Advanced Technology Package 3,863        
Cargo net 35 35 80 80 80
Floor mats 127 127      
Remote start 380 380      
Bodyside moldings 125 125      
Technology Package     3,165    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270    
Rear spoiler     300 300 300
Options (change) 5,309 989 4,100 475 475
Options (change) 4,530 667 3,815 380 380
Destination 760 760 850 850 850
Gas Tax 0 -2,500 0 0 0
Total Price $35,874 $38,774 $31,245 $32,975 $35,975
Total Invoice $33,034 $36,872 $29,882 $31,583 $34,460

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,549
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,922
Model Year20122012201820182018
ModelPriusPriusPassatPassatPassat
TrimFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced2.0T SE2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine98hp I4 H98hp I4 PiH174hp I4174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 8120, 8?, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17195/65-15235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$35,874$38,774$31,245$32,975$35,975
Adjustments for Features-4500-2,500-5,100-5,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,424$38,774$28,745$27,875$30,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,350$870$0$2,850
Total Invoice$33,034$36,872$29,882$31,583$34,460
Adjustments for Features-4140-2,391-4,885-5,029
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,620$36,872$27,491$26,698$29,431
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,252$793$0$2,733

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122012201820182018
ModelPriusPriusPassatPassatPassat
TrimFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced2.0T SE2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25   
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Lane departure prevention$150    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning$200  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0   
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo mat$40$40   
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Engine / Motor 
4 kWh battery pack $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Compass  $0  
Digital instruments$0$0   
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350   
Headlight washers$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50
Tachometer  $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$2,940$2,490$4,990$7,590$7,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$450$0$2,500$5,100$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-4140-2,391-4,885-5,029

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122018
ModelPriusPassat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length176.4 in191.6 in
Width68.7 in72.2 in
Height58.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,043 lb.3,275 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 Five

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Remote start150Yes
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Door sill trim plates100No
235/45HR18 tires400No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
LED tail lights0No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
LED headlights1000Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested212553%
Total Not Requested185047%

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