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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: $30,236

Toyota RAV4 XLE   
Difference: $1,024

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,034

Toyota RAV4 XLE   
Difference: $1,874

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018201820182018201220122012
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4PassatPassatPassat
TrimXLEHybrid XLEAdventureSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,500 $29,030 $29,250 $28,790 $32,185 $30,905 $34,030 $34,750 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $23,844 $27,288 $27,376 $26,919 $30,255 $28,897 $31,988 $32,491 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Floor mats 224 224 224     224 224        
Power driver seat 880 880                  
Entune Audio with Navigation 525 525 525                
Power Extra Value Package 1,215   1,025 1,010              
Universal garage door opener 349 349 349   349            
Cargo net 49 49 49 49 49 49 49 49 95 95 95
Remote start 499 499 499 499 499 499 499 499      
Cold Area Package     1,060                
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation       1,310 1,310            
Cargo mat                 125 125 125
Rear spoiler                 375 375 375
Floor mats 139 139 139     139 139        
Power driver seat 783 783                  
Entune Audio with Navigation 500 468 467                
Power Extra Value Package 1,154   985 959              
Universal garage door opener 274 274 274   274            
Cargo net 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 69 69 69
Remote start 310 310 310 310 310 310 310 310      
Cold Area Package     943                
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation       1,165 1,165            
Cargo mat                 99 99 99
Rear spoiler                 300 300 300
Options (change) 3,741 2,526 3,731 2,868 2,207 772 772 548 595 595 595
Options (change) 3,195 2,009 3,153 2,469 1,784 484 484 345 468 468 468
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 995 995 770 770 770
Total Price $30,236 $32,551 $33,976 $32,653 $35,387 $32,672 $35,797 $36,293 $31,260 $33,560 $34,315
Total Invoice $28,034 $30,292 $31,524 $30,383 $33,034 $30,376 $33,467 $33,831 $29,908 $32,114 $32,838

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,069
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,770
Model Year20182018201820182018201820182018201220122012
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4PassatPassatPassat
TrimXLEHybrid XLEAdventureSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT6CVTT6T6CVTT6CVTT6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWDAWDFWDAWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6576, 11576, 11?, 6?, 6576, 11400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$30,236$32,551$33,976$32,653$35,387$32,672$35,797$36,293$31,260$33,560$34,315
Adjustments for Features-2,045-2,995-2,360-3,280-4,380-3,745-5,295-4,58000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,191$29,556$31,616$29,373$31,007$28,927$30,502$31,713$31,260$33,560$34,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,365$3,425$1,182$2,816$736$2,311$3,522$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$28,034$30,292$31,524$30,383$33,034$30,376$33,467$33,831$29,908$32,114$32,838
Adjustments for Features-1,896-2,787-2,190-3,052-4,089-3,482-4,950-4,26900-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,138$27,505$29,334$27,331$28,945$26,894$28,517$29,562$29,908$32,114$32,742
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,367$3,196$1,193$2,807$756$2,379$3,424$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182018201820182018201820182018201220122012
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4PassatPassatPassat
TrimXLEHybrid XLEAdventureSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100$1100 $1100 $1100$1100  
CVT $1000  $1000 $1000    
6-speed automated manual         $1100$1100
FWD$0 $0$0 $0 $0$0$0$0
AWD $1700  $1700 $1700    
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100        
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600$600$600$600$600   
Cruise control        $150$150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate       $100   
Heated steering wheel  $100    $100   
Power liftgate$350 $350$350 $350$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras       $500   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Blind spot warning system$200 $200$200$200$200$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 $100$100$100$100$100$100   
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear     $250$250$250   
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Perimeter scan       $25   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200$200    
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75   
Trailer sway control$25$25   $25$25$25   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75   
Cargo mat$40$40$40  $40$40 $40$40$40
Cargo tray  $40        
Rear seat pass-through        $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles        $15$15$15
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175$175$175$175   
Wiper de-icer  $25        
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0        
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250   
Bodyside moldings        $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275$275$275$275   
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0        
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0   
iPod integration        $100$100$100
Media drive        $15$15$15
SD Card slot        $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Surround sound   $250$250  $250   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Traffic information        $25$25$25
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock        $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Cornering lights        $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting        $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  $25 $25    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750$750$750$750   
Spotter mirror(s) $50         
Tachometer$75 $75$75 $75 $75$75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats  $75        
Door sill trim plates   $100$100  $100   
Leather seating surfaces        $900$900$900
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat     $200$200$200$200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat        $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat        $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat        $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat        $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat        $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0$0$0$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces        $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350   $350$350$350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels     $600$600$600   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0      
Wheels, dark finish  $0        
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100      $100
Total Value of Features$6,040$6,990$6,355$7,275$8,375$7,740$9,290$8,575$3,995$3,995$4,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,045$2,995$2,360$3,280$4,380$3,745$5,295$4,580$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,896-2,787-2,190-3,052-4,089-3,482-4,950-4,26900-96

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182012
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.3,167 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 XLE

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Entune Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0No
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%
Power Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Roof rails250No
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Navigation app50Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested55037%
Total Not Requested92563%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XLE

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Entune Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0No
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Adventure

Cold Area Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested45067%
Total Not Requested22533%
Entune Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0No
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%
Power Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Navigation app50Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested55045%
Total Not Requested67555%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 SE

Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
JBL, 576W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%
Power Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid SE

Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
JBL, 576W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

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