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Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,178

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $9,737

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,052

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $9,095

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelRAV4Passat
TrimLimitedVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,465 $39,200
Base Invoice $23,810 $36,669
Limited Extra Value Package 955  
3.5L V6 1,920  
Floor mats 199  
Bodyside moldings 199  
Navigation system 1,240 1,800
AWD 1,390  
Heated front seats   225
Limited Extra Value Package 983  
3.5L V6 1,794  
Floor mats 126  
Bodyside moldings 125  
Navigation system 1,104 1,589
AWD 1,300  
Heated front seats   199
Options (change) 5,903 2,025
Options (change) 5,432 1,788
Destination 810 690
Total Price $32,178 $41,915
Total Invoice $30,052 $39,147

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,952
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,428
Model Year20112008
ModelRAV4Passat
TrimLimitedVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine269hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/40-18
Total Price$32,178$41,915
Adjustments for Features0-1,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,178$40,130
Total Invoice$30,052$39,147
Adjustments for Features0-1,667
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,052$37,480

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112008
ModelRAV4Passat
TrimLimitedVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key$250 
Sunshades, second row $125
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
External spare tire shell$100 
Externally-mounted spare$0 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
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 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,880$6,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,667

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112008
ModelRAV4Passat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.7 in106.7 in
Length181.1 in188.0 in
Width71.5 in71.7 in
Height66.3 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,997 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in37.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.2 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft361.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Limited Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
AC power outlet100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested245082%
Total Not Requested55018%

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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