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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: $33,210

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $411

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,160

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $608

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620182018
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4PassatPassat
TrimSELimitedHybrid Limited2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,265 $31,510 $33,610 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $27,363 $29,461 $31,593 $30,353 $33,230
Advanced Technology Package 3,030        
Cargo net 49 49 49 100 100
All-weather floor mats 239 239 239 235 235
Cargo mat 95        
Remote start 499 499 499    
Floor mats   225 225    
Door sill trim plates   199 199    
Rear spoiler       375 375
Advanced Technology Package 2,697        
Cargo net 35 35 35 80 80
All-weather floor mats 135 135 135 185 185
Cargo mat 59        
Remote start 310 310 310    
Floor mats   140 140    
Door sill trim plates   179 179    
Rear spoiler       300 300
Options (change) 3,912 1,211 1,211 710 710
Options (change) 3,236 799 799 565 565
Destination 900 900 900 850 850
Total Price $34,077 $33,621 $35,721 $33,210 $36,210
Total Invoice $31,499 $31,160 $33,292 $31,768 $34,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,361
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $303
Model Year20162016201620182018
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4PassatPassat
TrimSELimitedHybrid Limited2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine176hp I4176hp I4150hp I4 H174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVTT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 11?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$34,077$33,621$35,721$33,210$36,210
Adjustments for Features0-50-1,600-1,000-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,077$33,571$34,121$32,210$35,060
Cost Above Minimum$506$0$550$0$2,850
Total Invoice$31,499$31,160$33,292$31,768$34,645
Adjustments for Features0-46-1,491-957-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,499$31,114$31,801$30,811$33,545
Cost Above Minimum$385$0$687$0$2,734

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162016201620182018
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4PassatPassat
TrimSELimitedHybrid Limited2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100 
CVT  $1000  
6-speed automated manual    $1100
FWD$0$0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Remote app   $25$25
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Universal garage door opener $100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50  
Perimeter scan$25    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25
Trailer sway control $25$25  
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Cargo tray$40$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Mirrorlink support   $0$0
SD Card slot   $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
Surround sound$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Compass$0$0$0  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
LED headlights   $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$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 
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels $600$600  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100
Total Value of Features$5,640$5,690$7,240$6,640$6,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$1,600$1,000$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-46-1,491-957-1,100

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162018
ModelRAV4Passat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in110.4 in
Length183.5 in191.6 in
Width72.6 in72.2 in
Height65.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.4 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 SE

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300No
Perimeter scan25No
Surround sound250No
JBL, 576W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Total Requested227562%
Total Not Requested137538%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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