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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: $28,836

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $2,299

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,995

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $2,814

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122017
ModelPassatPassatPassatCrosstrek
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2.0i Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $25,195
Base Invoice $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $23,824
Rear spoiler 375 375 375  
Cargo net 95 95 95 59
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access       2,100
Universal garage door opener       110
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       232
Bodyside moldings       265
Rear spoiler 300 300 300  
Cargo net 69 69 69 38
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access       1,864
Universal garage door opener       72
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       150
Bodyside moldings       172
Options (change) 470 470 470 2,766
Options (change) 369 369 369 2,296
Destination 770 770 770 875
Total Price $31,135 $33,435 $34,190 $28,836
Total Invoice $29,809 $32,015 $32,739 $26,995

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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: $3,714
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,139
Model Year2012201220122017
ModelPassatPassatPassatCrosstrek
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$28,836
Adjustments for Features00-100-1,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,135$33,435$34,090$27,421
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$0
Total Invoice$29,809$32,015$32,739$26,995
Adjustments for Features00-96-1,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,809$32,015$32,643$25,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,206$2,834$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year2012201220122017
ModelPassatPassatPassatCrosstrek
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 
PIN Code Access   $10
Remote start$150$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
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 
App support   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$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 
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$3,455$3,455$3,555$4,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$1,415
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-1,325

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year20122017
ModelPassatCrosstrek
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.3,110 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 Crosstrek 2.0i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested182598%
Total Not Requested352%

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