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Toyota Solara vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Solara vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,973

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $2,002

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,715

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $3,868

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelSolaraPassatPassat
TrimSLE V62.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,155 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $24,438 $30,353 $33,230
Stability control 650    
Floor mats 184    
Satellite radio 449    
Navigation system 1,300    
Xenon HID headlights 515    
Cargo net   100 100
Rear spoiler   375 375
Stability control 559    
Floor mats 112    
Satellite radio 359    
Navigation system 1,115    
Xenon HID headlights 412    
Cargo net   80 80
Rear spoiler   300 300
Options (change) 3,098 475 475
Options (change) 2,557 380 380
Destination 720 850 850
Total Price $30,973 $32,975 $35,975
Total Invoice $27,715 $31,583 $34,460

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,148
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,022
Model Year200820182018
ModelSolaraPassatPassat
TrimSLE V62.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT5T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$30,973$32,975$35,975
Adjustments for Features0-6,150-6,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,973$26,825$29,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850
Total Invoice$27,715$31,583$34,460
Adjustments for Features0-5,890-6,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,715$25,693$28,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,732

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Features Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200820182018
ModelSolaraPassatPassat
TrimSLE V62.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200
Memory system, driver seat $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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,265$8,415$8,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,150$6,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,890-6,035

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082018
ModelSolaraPassat
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in110.4 in
Length192.5 in191.6 in
Width71.5 in72.2 in
Height56.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,441 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft315.9 ft3

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