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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: $29,293

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $4,167

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520202020
ModelPassatPassatPassatCrosstrekCrosstrek
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2.0i LimitedHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,790 $33,925 $35,995 $27,395 $35,145
Rear spoiler 375 375 375    
Cargo net 100 100 100 72 72
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375 375    
Universal garage door opener       120 120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       245 245
Door sill trim plates       161 161
Bodyside moldings       290 290
Rear spoiler 300 300 300    
Cargo net 80 80 80 46 46
Illuminated door sill trim plates 300 300 300    
Universal garage door opener       78 78
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       158 158
Door sill trim plates       104 104
Bodyside moldings       188 188
Options (change) 850 850 850 888 888
Options (change) 680 680 680 574 574
Destination 820 820 820 1,010 1,010
Total Price $33,460 $35,595 $37,665 $29,293 $37,043

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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: $4,362
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,363
Model Year20152015201520202020
ModelPassatPassatPassatCrosstrekCrosstrek
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2.0i LimitedHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4150hp 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)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$33,460$35,595$37,665$29,293$37,043
Adjustments for Features-55-55-155-2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,405$35,540$37,510$29,043$37,043
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,135$4,105$0$8,000

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year20152015201520202020
ModelPassatPassatPassatCrosstrekCrosstrek
Trim1.8T 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 app$25$25$25  
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
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
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  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
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
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for audio system   $25$25
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 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200  
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, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450$450$450  
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$6,105$6,105$6,205$6,300$6,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$55$55$155$250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-53-53-148-140

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year20152020
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 Weight3,173 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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