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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: $31,290

Toyota Prius Five   
Difference: $11,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,042

Toyota Prius Five   
Difference: $10,966

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152008
ModelPriusPriusPassat
TrimFivePlug-in Hybrid AdvancedVR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,005 $34,905 $39,200
Base Invoice $27,930 $33,509 $36,669
Floor mats 200 200  
Bodyside moldings 209 209  
Cargo net 51 51  
Technology Package   2,610  
iPod integration     0
Heated front seats     225
Navigation system     1,800
Adaptive cruise control     975
Floor mats 127 127  
Bodyside moldings 125 125  
Cargo net 35 35  
Technology Package   2,322  
iPod integration     0
Heated front seats     199
Navigation system     1,589
Adaptive cruise control     861
Options (change) 460 3,070 3,000
Options (change) 287 2,609 2,649
Destination 825 825 690
Gas Tax 0 -2,500 0
Total Price $31,290 $36,300 $42,890
Total Invoice $29,042 $34,443 $40,008

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Five
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,349
Model Year201520152008
ModelPriusPriusPassat
TrimFivePlug-in Hybrid AdvancedVR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine98hp I4 H98hp I4 PiH280hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 8120, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17195/65-15235/40-18
Total Price$31,290$36,300$42,890
Adjustments for Features0-900-4,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,290$35,400$37,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,110$0
Total Invoice$29,042$34,443$40,008
Adjustments for Features0-854-4,617
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,042$33,589$35,391
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,547$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201520152008
ModelPriusPriusPassat
TrimFivePlug-in Hybrid AdvancedVR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app $25 
Remote climate control $25 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
4 kWh battery pack $0 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Digital instruments$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer  $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,065$4,965$9,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-854-4,617

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152008
ModelPriusPassat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in106.7 in
Length176.4 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 Plug-in Hybrid Advanced

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Headlight washers50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
LED headlights1000No
Total Requested57535%
Total Not Requested105065%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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