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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: $29,499

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $13,391

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,580

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $12,428

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Model Year20082016
ModelPassatCrosstrek
TrimVR62.0i Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,200 $25,095
Base Invoice $36,669 $23,732
iPod integration 0  
Heated front seats 225  
Adaptive cruise control 975  
Navigation system 1,800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   210
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access, Eyesight   2,895
Cargo net   59
Universal garage door opener   128
Bodyside moldings   262
iPod integration 0  
Heated front seats 199  
Adaptive cruise control 861  
Navigation system 1,589  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   136
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access, Eyesight   2,571
Cargo net   38
Universal garage door opener   83
Bodyside moldings   170
Options (change) 3,000 3,554
Options (change) 2,649 2,998
Destination 690 850
Total Price $42,890 $29,499
Total Invoice $40,008 $27,580

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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: $12,571
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,663
Model Year20082016
ModelPassatCrosstrek
TrimVR62.0i Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6148hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/55-17
Total Price$42,890$29,499
Adjustments for Features-8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,070$29,499
Total Invoice$40,008$27,580
Adjustments for Features-7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,243$27,580

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year20082016
ModelPassatCrosstrek
TrimVR62.0i Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,040$6,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$820$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7650

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year20082016
ModelPassatCrosstrek
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.7 in103.7 in
Length188.0 in175.2 in
Width71.7 in70.1 in
Height59.7 in63.6 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.3,110 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in54.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.8 ft322.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.7 ft351.9 ft3

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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, Eyesight
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested195060%
Total Not Requested131040%

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