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Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru XV Crosstrek Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru XV Crosstrek Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,210

Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $2,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,387

Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $3,422

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122013
ModelPassatPassatPassatXV Crosstrek
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2.0i Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $24,495
Base Invoice $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $23,178
Rear spoiler 375 375 375  
Cargo net 95 95 95 40
Navigation Package       1,000
Sunroof       1,000
Universal garage door opener       85
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       165
Bodyside moldings       230
Remote start       400
Rear spoiler 300 300 300  
Cargo net 69 69 69 26
Navigation Package       888
Sunroof       888
Universal garage door opener       56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       107
Bodyside moldings       149
Remote start       300
Options (change) 470 470 470 2,920
Options (change) 369 369 369 2,414
Destination 770 770 770 795
Total Price $31,135 $33,435 $34,190 $28,210
Total Invoice $29,809 $32,015 $32,739 $26,387

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru XV Crosstrek

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,152
Model Year2012201220122013
ModelPassatPassatPassatXV Crosstrek
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2.0i Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6148hp H4
TransmissionT6S6S6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$31,135$33,435$34,190$28,210
Adjustments for Features00-100-780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,135$33,435$34,090$27,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$0
Total Invoice$29,809$32,015$32,739$26,387
Adjustments for Features00-96-730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,809$32,015$32,643$25,657
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,206$2,834$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru XV Crosstrek

Model Year2012201220122013
ModelPassatPassatPassatXV Crosstrek
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2.0i Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo tray   $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear wiper   $175
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,555$3,555$3,655$4,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$780
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-730

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru XV Crosstrek

Model Year20122013
ModelPassatXV Crosstrek
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in103.7 in
Length191.6 in175.2 in
Width72.2 in70.1 in
Height58.5 in63.6 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.3,088 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft322.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.951.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%

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