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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: $28,897

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $2,238

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220192019
ModelPassatPassatPassatCrosstrekCrosstrek
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2.0i LimitedHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $27,195 $34,995
Rear spoiler 375 375 375    
Cargo net 95 95 95 72 72
Universal garage door opener       120 120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       245 245
Bodyside moldings       290 290
Rear spoiler 300 300 300    
Cargo net 69 69 69 46 46
Universal garage door opener       78 78
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       158 158
Bodyside moldings       188 188
Options (change) 470 470 470 727 727
Options (change) 369 369 369 470 470
Destination 770 770 770 975 975
Total Price $31,135 $33,435 $34,190 $28,897 $36,697

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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: $3,833
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,444
Model Year20122012201220192019
ModelPassatPassatPassatCrosstrekCrosstrek
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2.0i LimitedHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6152hp H4137hp H4 PiH
TransmissionT6S6S6CVT-7CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$31,135$33,435$34,190$28,897$36,697
Adjustments for Features00-100-1,595-1,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,135$33,435$34,090$27,302$35,352
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$0$8,050

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year20122012201220192019
ModelPassatPassatPassatCrosstrekCrosstrek
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2.0i LimitedHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100 
CVT    $1000
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access   $10$10
Remote start$150$150$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Hill descent control   $250$250
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo tray   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Exterior 
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$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$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for audio system   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750
Steering-linked headlights   $150$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$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,805$4,805$4,905$6,400$6,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$1,595$1,345
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-80-53

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year20122019
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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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