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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: $29,760

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL   
Difference: $4,279

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,468

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL   
Difference: $2,842

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012201220122012
ModelPriusPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimFour2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,435 $28,395 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $26,470 $27,230 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Floor mats 200        
Solar Roof Package 3,820        
Cargo net 51 95 95 95 95
Bodyside moldings 209        
Remote start 499        
Cargo mat   125 125 125 125
Rear spoiler   375 375 375 375
Floor mats 127        
Solar Roof Package 3,418        
Cargo net 35 69 69 69 69
Bodyside moldings 125        
Remote start 310        
Cargo mat   99 99 99 99
Rear spoiler   300 300 300 300
Options (change) 4,779 595 595 595 595
Options (change) 4,015 468 468 468 468
Destination 825 770 770 770 770
Total Price $34,039 $29,760 $31,260 $33,560 $34,315
Total Invoice $31,310 $28,468 $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: $3,384
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,035
Model Year20152012201220122012
ModelPriusPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimFour2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine98hp I4 H170hp I5170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$34,039$29,760$31,260$33,560$34,315
Adjustments for Features-1,4700-2,075-2,075-2,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,569$29,760$29,185$31,485$32,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$31,310$28,468$29,908$32,114$32,838
Adjustments for Features-1,3520-1,985-1,986-2,081
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,958$28,468$27,923$30,128$30,757
Cost Above Minimum$0$545$0$2,205$2,834

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152012201220122012
ModelPriusPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimFour2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250
Remote climate control$25    
Remote start$150 $150$150$150
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$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear wiper$175    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150    
Exterior 
Solar panel$300    
Infotainment 
App support$0    
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Traffic + travel information$25    
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
USB port$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Digital instruments$0    
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350    
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25    
Tachometer $75$75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
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$3,350$1,880$3,955$3,955$4,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,470$0$2,075$2,075$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3520-1,985-1,986-2,081

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152012
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.3,167 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

Solar Roof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested87549%

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