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Volkswagen Passat vs. Fiat 500 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Fiat 500 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,700

Fiat 500 Abarth   
Difference: $15,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,466

Fiat 500 Abarth   
Difference: $14,482

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelPassat500
TrimVR6Abarth
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $39,200 $22,000
Base Invoice $36,669 $21,035
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 1,800  
Safety and Convenience Package   750
Portable navigation system   400
Sunroof   850
Leather seating surfaces   1,000
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 1,589  
Safety and Convenience Package   683
Portable navigation system   364
Sunroof   774
Leather seating surfaces   910
Options (change) 1,800 3,000
Options (change) 1,589 2,731
Destination 690 700
Total Price $41,690 $25,700
Total Invoice $38,948 $24,466

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Fiat 500

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Fiat 500 Abarth
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,980
Model Year20082012
ModelPassat500
TrimVR6Abarth
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6160hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG28/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18195/45-16
Total Price$41,690$25,700
Adjustments for Features-6,9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,730$25,700
Total Invoice$38,948$24,466
Adjustments for Features-6,5020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,446$24,466

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Fiat 500

Model Year20082012
ModelPassat500
TrimVR6Abarth
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Intermittent wipers $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
iPod integration$100 
Navigation system$600 
Portable navigation system $400
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,380$2,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,5020

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Fiat 500

Model Year20082012
ModelPassat500
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.7 in90.6 in
Length188.0 in139.6 in
Width71.7 in64.1 in
Height59.7 in59.8 in
Curb Weight3,744 lb.2,533 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.10.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in49.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in47.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in46.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in42.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.8 ft39.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.7 ft330.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Fiat 500 Abarth

Portable navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Portable navigation system400Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Safety and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Alarm100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

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