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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: $29,499

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $2,526

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,580

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $3,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelPassatPassatPassatCrosstrek
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2.0i Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,495 $34,270 $36,835 $25,095
Base Invoice $29,245 $32,865 $35,325 $23,732
Rear spoiler 375 375 375  
Floor mats 235      
Cargo net 100 100 100 59
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access, Eyesight       2,895
Universal garage door opener       128
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       210
Bodyside moldings       262
Rear spoiler 300 300 300  
Floor mats 185      
Cargo net 80 80 80 38
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access, Eyesight       2,571
Universal garage door opener       83
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       136
Bodyside moldings       170
Options (change) 710 475 475 3,554
Options (change) 565 380 380 2,998
Destination 820 820 820 850
Total Price $32,025 $35,565 $38,130 $29,499
Total Invoice $30,630 $34,065 $36,525 $27,580

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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: $2,816
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,321
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelPassatPassatPassatCrosstrek
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2.0i Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6148hp H4
TransmissionT6T6S6CVT-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)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$32,025$35,565$38,130$29,499
Adjustments for Features0-2,110-2,210-290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,025$33,455$35,920$29,209
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,430$3,895$0
Total Invoice$30,630$34,065$36,525$27,580
Adjustments for Features0-2,021-2,117-271
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,630$32,044$34,408$27,309
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,414$3,778$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year2016201620162016
ModelPassatPassatPassatCrosstrek
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2.0i Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert   $25
PIN Code Access   $10
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start $150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Lane sway warning   $25
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rollover sensor   $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat$40   
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0 
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Compass   $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
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, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
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$4,380$6,490$6,590$4,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,110$2,210$290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,021-2,117-271

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year20162016
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 Weight3,231 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, Eyesight
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
PIN Code Access10No
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested295090%
Total Not Requested31010%

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