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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: $27,937

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $3,198

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,225

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $3,584

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelPassatPassatPassatCrosstrek
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2.0i Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $26,295
Base Invoice $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $24,840
Rear spoiler 375 375 375  
Cargo net 95 95 95 72
Universal garage door opener       120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       245
Bodyside moldings       290
Rear spoiler 300 300 300  
Cargo net 69 69 69 46
Universal garage door opener       78
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       158
Bodyside moldings       188
Options (change) 470 470 470 727
Options (change) 369 369 369 470
Destination 770 770 770 915
Total Price $31,135 $33,435 $34,190 $27,937
Total Invoice $29,809 $32,015 $32,739 $26,225

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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: $4,793
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,081
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelPassatPassatPassatCrosstrek
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2.0i Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6152hp H4
TransmissionT6S6S6CVT-7
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)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$31,135$33,435$34,190$27,937
Adjustments for Features00-100-1,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,135$33,435$34,090$26,342
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$0
Total Invoice$29,809$32,015$32,739$26,225
Adjustments for Features00-96-1,497
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,809$32,015$32,643$24,728
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,206$2,834$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year2012201220122018
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 
7-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
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
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 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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, 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$4,655$4,655$4,755$6,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$1,595
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-1,497

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year20122018
ModelPassatCrosstrek
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in104.9 in
Length191.6 in175.8 in
Width72.2 in71.0 in
Height58.5 in63.6 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.3,114 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft320.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.955.3 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%

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