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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: $29,385

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL   
Difference: $2,548

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,168

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL   
Difference: $1,415

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720122012201220122012
ModelPriusPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimFourV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,135 $28,995 $28,395 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $27,122 $27,806 $27,230 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Floor mats 225 125        
Advanced Technology Package 1,350          
Cargo net 49 95 95 95 95 95
Bodyside moldings 289          
Navigation system   1,600        
Cargo mat   110 125 125 125 125
Floor mats 140 99        
Advanced Technology Package 1,202          
Cargo net 35 69 69 69 69 69
Bodyside moldings 199          
Navigation system   1,535        
Cargo mat   86 99 99 99 99
Options (change) 1,913 1,930 220 220 220 220
Options (change) 1,576 1,789 168 168 168 168
Destination 885 770 770 770 770 770
Total Price $31,933 $31,695 $29,385 $30,885 $33,185 $33,940
Total Invoice $29,583 $30,365 $28,168 $29,608 $31,814 $32,538

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Four
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $747
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,613
Model Year201720122012201220122012
ModelPriusPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimFourV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine95hp I4 H280hp V6170hp I5170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionCVTS6T6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15235/45-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$31,933$31,695$29,385$30,885$33,185$33,940
Adjustments for Features-4,1350-265-2,340-2,340-2,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,798$31,695$29,120$28,545$30,845$31,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,150$575$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$29,583$30,365$28,168$29,608$31,814$32,538
Adjustments for Features-3,8310-254-2,243-2,243-2,339
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,752$30,365$27,914$27,365$29,571$30,199
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,000$549$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201720122012201220122012
ModelPriusPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimFourV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000     
6-speed automated manual $1100  $1100$1100
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100  
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850     
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150
Proximity key$250  $250$250$250
Remote start   $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200     
Automatic braking, low-speed$200     
Blind spot warning system$200     
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100     
Forward collision warning$200     
Knee airbag, driver$75     
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200     
Lane departure warning$200     
Pedestrian detection$50     
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0     
Rearview camera$200     
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75     
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75     
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150     
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175     
Rear wiper$175     
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150     
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0     
Infotainment 
App support$0     
DVD-compatible player$0 $0$0$0$0
HD radio$50 $50$50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0     
SMS text-to-speech reader$25     
Traffic + travel information$25     
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
USB port$25     
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100$100$100$100
Wireless charging station$75     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200     
Cornering lights $50 $50$50$50
Detailed driving style feedback$100     
Digital instruments$0     
Fog lights $125 $125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350     
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25     
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750     
Tachometer $75$75$75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$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$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   $100
Total Value of Features$6,650$2,515$2,780$4,855$4,855$4,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,135$0$265$2,340$2,340$2,440
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8310-254-2,243-2,243-2,339

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172012
ModelPriusPassat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length178.7 in191.6 in
Width69.3 in72.2 in
Height58.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.6 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat V6 SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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