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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: $30,018

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $5,112

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,881

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $5,364

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelSolaraPassat
TrimSLE V63.6 VR6
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,405 $29,950
Base Invoice $23,764 $27,513
Stability control 650  
Side curtain airbags 400  
Floor mats 184  
Satellite radio 449  
Navigation system 1,350 1,800
Luxury #1 Package   2,750
Stability control 559  
Side curtain airbags 344  
Floor mats 112  
Satellite radio 359  
Navigation system 1,163 1,589
Luxury #1 Package   2,513
Options (change) 3,033 4,550
Options (change) 2,537 4,102
Destination 580 630
Total Price $30,018 $35,130
Total Invoice $26,881 $32,245

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Solara SLE V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,812
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,253
Model Year20062006
ModelSolaraPassat
TrimSLE V63.6 VR6
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine225hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-17
Total Price$30,018$35,130
Adjustments for Features0-2,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,018$32,830
Total Invoice$26,881$32,245
Adjustments for Features0-2,111
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,881$30,134

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Features Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062006
ModelSolaraPassat
TrimSLE V63.6 VR6
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote $200
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
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
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$1,315$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,111

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062006
ModelSolaraPassat
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in106.7 in
Length192.5 in188.2 in
Width71.5 in71.7 in
Height56.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,576 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft314.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Solara vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Cargo net40Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested236562%
Total Not Requested146538%

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