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Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Crosstrek Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Crosstrek Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,704

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $6,426

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,873

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $5,372

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620162016
ModelPassatCrosstrekCrosstrek
Trim3.6 VR62.0i LimitedHybrid Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,950 $25,095 $29,995
Base Invoice $27,513 $23,732 $28,456
Luxury #1 Package 2,750    
Navigation system 1,800    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   210 210
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access   2,100  
Cargo net   59 59
Universal garage door opener   128 128
Bodyside moldings   262 262
Luxury #1 Package 2,513    
Navigation system 1,589    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   136 136
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access   1,864  
Cargo net   38 38
Universal garage door opener   83 83
Bodyside moldings   170 170
Options (change) 4,550 2,759 659
Options (change) 4,102 2,291 427
Destination 630 850 850
Total Price $35,130 $28,704 $31,504
Total Invoice $32,245 $26,873 $29,733

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,931
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,781
Model Year200620162016
ModelPassatCrosstrekCrosstrek
Trim3.6 VR62.0i LimitedHybrid Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6148hp H4160hp H4 H
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$35,130$28,704$31,504
Adjustments for Features0-1,505-1,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,130$27,199$29,824
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,625
Total Invoice$32,245$26,873$29,733
Adjustments for Features0-1,409-1,586
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,245$25,464$28,147
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,683

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year200620162016
ModelPassatCrosstrekCrosstrek
Trim3.6 VR62.0i LimitedHybrid Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10$10
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo tray $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, remote$200  
HD radio $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$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, 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  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,190$5,695$5,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,505$1,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,409-1,586

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year20062016
ModelPassatCrosstrek
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.7 in103.7 in
Length188.2 in175.2 in
Width71.7 in70.1 in
Height58.0 in63.6 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.3,110 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in54.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft322.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.251.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
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 Requested211555%
Total Not Requested171545%

Option Package Details
Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested36019%

Option Package Details
Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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